Cook/Nutritionist

Summary
We are looking for a Cook who is responsible for preparing and serving attractive, nutritionally balanced meals for the children. This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control using standard recipes and also for appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements. In addition, the Cook will possess a Food Worker Card, following all guidelines set forth by DCYF, USDA CACFP. This position also performs a variety of maintenance tasks such as sweeping, light mopping, and maintaining refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms in neat and clean order.
Duties

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for all classrooms
• Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature
• Work with staff to collect meal numbers before food preparation of each meal
• Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom, with amounts served meeting USDA guidelines
• Maintain daily production reports
• Make weekly food orders through vendors
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas
• Make sure all thermometers are working properly
• Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
• Wash and sanitize all dishes
• Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day
• Remove trash and recyclables daily
• Organize and put away all groceries, food orders, and non-food items
• Turn in all kitchen expense receipts and pre-prepared food item labels (CN labels) to the Administration Team
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration, and Board of Directors
• Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, administration, Board of Directors, and the communities in which we serve
• Responsible to keep informed of ongoing program changes and updates
• Adheres to Tiny Tots Policies and Procedures
• Adheres to DCYF licensing standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• State Background check
• First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens training within one month of hire.
• TB test
• Documentation of MMR vaccine or immunity to measles
• Current food worker card
• Warm, approachable disposition.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Attend required training, sometimes after hours.
• A passion for early childhood development.
• Must have a warm and friendly personality,
• Sensitive to the feelings and needs of others,
• Able to relate well to children,
• Willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Center's program and philosophy.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds. In accordance with the ADA and TTDC policy of non-discrimination and the principle of equal opportunity, decisions to hire persons with disabilities will be made on a case-by-case basis within the framework of essential job-related functions.
• Read the staff policy and procedure handbook and sign that you understand its context
• Fill out the required forms to be kept in your personnel file
• Keep Merit account up to date
• Wear a hairnet or hat while in the kitchen
• Minimum of four hours of annual training in:
• Menu Planning
• USDA Training
• Food Safety and Nutrition
• Other food-related topics

Nice To Haves
Experience cooking and working with children.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid school breaks
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement account
Aflac Insurance
About Us

Established in 1969, Tiny Tots Development Center provides child care services, preschool, and early childhood education in a nurturing environment. We are here to serve the diverse community of Rainier Valley and Greater Seattle area.