Preschool Cook - Palm Bay, United States - The Learning Tree Academy of Palm Bay

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionAre you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? Here at The Learning Tree Academy of Palm Bay, our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team

This is a Part Time position that is scheduled Monday to Friday between the Preschools operational hours ideally 6:30am – 12:30pm and has a starting pay of $13 -15 per hour.

The position is onsite at our center located:
207 Emerson Dr. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Medical and Dental via Aflac
• Christmas Holiday off after 90 days of employment
• Professional development assistance

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• Professional Development Training

The Preschool Cook oversees operations of the food program, including hygiene, meal planning, preparation, food distribution to rooms, record keeping, and all kitchen operations; ensures adherence to Childcare Food Program guidelines and all public health regulations regarding food storage and preparation.

What You'll Do in

Both Roles:

• Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for enrolled children and staff. members; prepares substitute items for children with allergies.
• Distributes food to the classroom; picking up all food items and supplies from the classroom when lunch is over.
• Practices safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage
• Plans for all food and necessary supplies needed to provide food service; makes supply list on Monday for all food and supply items needed throughout the week.
• Removes from the freezer any food item that needs to be defrosted for use the following day.
• Ensures that all food is not outdated or expired and goes through cabinets, freezer and refrigerator to throw away any outdated or expired food.
• Maintains verification of food and non-food purchases to meet Child Care Food Program requirements; putting all items away in a timely manner and disposing of the boxes to the dumpster.
• Keeps a daily meal production record following the Child Care Food Program guide.
• Ensures kitchen area is well maintained and cleaned. Reports maintenance needs for major appliances to the Director.
• When taking food to the classrooms interact with the children in a way that conveys love and acceptance, and when responding to them speak to them using a positive tone of voice.
• Maintains the kitchen and supplies in working order. Discards chipped or broken utensils, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Ensures food is properly labeled and dated if placed in the refrigerator or closet after opening.
• Maintains cleanliness of all kitchen appliances, such as the microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator, freezers, sinks, and push carts.
• Ensures all eating and cooking utensils are clean and properly stored after use.
• Ensures food proportions and type of food served are appropriate to all ages of children.
• Clears drains of food particles and rinses out the sink each time the dishes are done.
• Sweeps and mops the floor daily to get all food particles up.
• Must be able to lift, push or carry up to 40-50lbs.
• Able to stand for more than 2 or 3 hours.
• Must be able to use both hands consistently every day.

What We Need from You:

• High School Diploma and/or Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
• FL 45 DCF hours required with CDA (Child Development Associate) preferred
• FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to You can retrieve the transcript from https://training01- Minimum of 1 -2 years of professional early childhood education or experience
• Must clear a full level II DCF background check
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills
• Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed
• Effective in communicating with both students and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns

The Learning Tree Academy of Palm Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants