Cook and Kitchen Leader for Early Childhood Program - DW Bridges

Job Opportunity: Cook - Full-Time Position in Terrytown

Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? Join our team as a Cook, where you'll be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for children and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in food service who enjoy working in a collaborative, child-focused setting.

Location: Terrytown

Salary: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Evenings and weekends off!)

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma (2-year culinary arts degree preferred).
• At least 2 years of food service experience, including preparing items from raw ingredients.
• Experience in bulk food preparation.
• ServSafe or Food Handlers Certification (preferred).
• Positive reference checks from previous employers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals for children while following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Manage food allergies, substitutions, and related safety measures to ensure the well-being of students in all classrooms.
• Use a rotating menu for meal planning, food ordering, and kitchen organization.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with the lead director to meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements (knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations is a plus but not required).

Transferable Roles That Could Fit:

If you have experience as a Restaurant Cook, Line Cook, Catering Assistant, Food Service Worker, Kitchen Manager, or Chef, your skills may be highly transferable to this position.

Benefits:

1. Health, Life, and Disability Insurance
2. 401(k) Retirement Plan
3. Educational Assistance
4. Childcare Tuition Assistance (up to 50% off for the first 6 weeks for management roles)
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Paid Time Off (Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave)

If you're passionate about cooking and enjoy working in a team that cares for children, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role. Join our dedicated team and make a positive impact on young lives!

Equal Opportunity Employer

You will need to complete all necessary documentation, medical forms, fingerprinting, and background checks.