Preschool Cook - Orlando, United States - Storybook School

Description

Are you fervently dedicated to childhood education and assisting children in their learning, growth, and development within a vibrant and satisfying workplace? If you want to make a difference in children's lives in a positive, and fun environment, join our team at Storybook School Our teachers work together to champion childhood development, promote quality education, and serve the community.

This is a position that is scheduled Monday to Friday between the Preschools operational hours 6am -6:30pm and has a starting pay of $14 -15 per hour.

• Paid time off after 1 year of employment
• Paid holidays based on Program calendar after 90 days (about 3 months) of employment
• 401K with company match
• Dental, Vision and Medical
• 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 Child Care Food Program guidelines and all public health regulations regarding food storage and preparation.

• 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• Ensures that all food is not outdated or expired and goes through cabinets, freezer and refrigerator to throw away any outdated or expired food.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.

• 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