Daycare Cook

Description

 Job Summary: This position will have the responsibility of planning and preparation of breakfast, lunch (on-site and for field trips) and snacks for children from infants to school age.

Rate and Benefits

• $500 bonus upon hire
• Health insurance for Employee only: Medical $80/month, Dental $11/month, and Vision $1/month. Separate rates for spouses/dependents.
• Retirement plan with up to a 3% matching employer contribution
• 12 days of vacation (increases with tenure)
• 13 days of paid holidays
• Generous sick-leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare Tuition Assistance
• Employer paid STARS continuing education hours.
• $21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Position is Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday), located in Shoreline, WA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, prepares and serves nutritionally balanced and attractive meals and snacks in accordance with the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations.
• Determines meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom.
• Deliver food to the classrooms.
• Greets and interacts with children in each classroom on a daily basis.
• Removes trays and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly.
• Performs weekly food and supply inventory, submits list of needed items to the center director.
• Orders food and supply items from approved supplier, within budget set by the center director.
• Checks-in supply deliveries to ensure accuracy of order placed.
• Ensures that all state and local health department, licensing, safety and nutritional requirements are met.
• Follows standards of personal hygiene, safety, and sanitation and ensures that other staff in kitchen does the same.
• Keeps kitchen, including appliances, cabinets and all inventory, organized and clean.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested.
• Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Christian commitment: Demonstrated Christian commitment and relationship with Jesus Christ
• 2 years of work experience in cooking for multiple individuals, preferably in a childcare facility.
• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of USDA Food and Nutrition requirements.
• Must have an understanding of all current and local food regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable in food allergies.
• Able to follow portion control standards.
• Is adaptable and implements changes in menus as needed.
• Must be flexible.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Food training in sanitation, food safety, nutrition and food preparation.
• Food Handler's Permit as required by WA State.
• Strong commitment and good attendance history.
• Must be physically able sit, bend, stand and move around in the kitchen for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Ability to sign our Statement of Faith.
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently.

Vision House is a Christian service agency

Applicants will have employment eligibility verified with E-Verify.