Food Service Manager: Daycare Cook
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the planning and preparation of snacks and meals; orders and inventories all kitchen items. Ensures all health and safety standards are met; accepts temporary assignments within the academy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plans and prepares snacks and meals in accordance with posted menus and nutrition regulations.
- Determines meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom.
- Removes trays and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly.
- Performs weekly food and supply inventory; submits list of needed items to director.
- Orders food and supply items from approved supplier, within budget set by 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 do 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.
- Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available. For example: takes full responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the Teacher; assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise, if qualified to assist in classroom. Diaper changing/toileting assistance is prohibited until food preparation is complete for the day.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Maintains Food Handler’s Certification as required by state or local regulations.
May be required to have appropriate state driver's license in order to drive Kiddie Academy van to the store, bank, or assist with van runs and field trips.
Vehicle Driver:
JOB SUMMARY
Drives and maintains approved vehicle to transport children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows Kiddie Academy® transportation guidelines.
- Drives approved vehicle to and from the academy and specified pick-up sites according to assigned route and schedule.
- Assists children as necessary in entering and exiting vehicle.
- Takes attendance of children at each pick-up location. Makes sure all children are accounted for.
- Maintains a copy of enrollment record for each school-age child in vehicle with complete and updated emergency card information and child's photo.
- Ensures that all children are secured in an individual seat belt before engine is started, if available. Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating for passenger comfort.
- Complies with local traffic regulations. Reports delays or accidents.
- Completes Daily Vehicle Checklist.
- Notifies Director when maintenance is needed. Takes vehicle for quarterly maintenance.
- Inspects vehicle and checks gasoline, oil, and water before departure.
- Cleans and services vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories; checks tire pressure and adjusts mirrors.
- Keeps record of field trips and number of children.
- May assist teachers in supervising children as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and knowledge of all Department of Transportation Guidelines for the transporting of children.
- He/She must meet all state and local requirements for position, including Motor Vehicle Administration Check, physical and Criminal Background Check.
- Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.
If you are a responsible individual with excellent driving skills and a passion for providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 3 years
Shift:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person