Cook

Job Overview Do you love food and children? This job is for you! The LEAP Cook will support directly in the kitchen with CACFP requirements, participate in large-scale food production at a school site and purchase as needed. As a member of the Children's Center team, the Multi-Skill Cook will be responsible for meal planning, preparation and serving within CACFP guidelines. The cook will prepare meals within the recipes provided.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items for children and staff each day (an average of up to 300 meals per day); observe quality and quantity of food served according to established guidelines; assure proper temperature of foods; assure compliance with safety and sanitation requirements. Determine appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking; measure and weigh ingredients; calculate, adjust and extend recipes; maintain high food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements. Purchase groceries, produce, commodities, services, materials and supplies for the food program. Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; purchase, storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; assist with daily and periodic inventories as assigned. Provides timely reports to Children's Center Administrative Staff. Comply with food handling and safety practices and maintain sanitary working conditions. Clean serving counters, tables, food containers, utensils, and other food service equipment. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Executive Director. Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Required Skills & Experience:

Ability to lift, bend and carry up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day Must pass Servsafe Certification exam Must be certified and fully understand CACFP A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day Must pass the DOJ/FBI/Child Abuse Index fingerprint process Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and tuberculosis clearance Show verification for the COVID-19, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP) vaccinations Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask Maintains a positive attitude under pressure Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food Purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience is desired Exceptional client relations skills Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Food service environment. Subject to heat from grills, stovetops and ovens. Exposure to hot foods, liquids, equipment and metal objects; working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects; exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes. Travel between facilities and/or local vendors as needed. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment; intermittent bending, stooping or reaching overhead to retrieve or store materials; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of moderately heavy equipment or objects; driving a vehicle to conduct business activities.

ABOUT US LEAP

provides a continuum of care to the children and families throughout the Goleta Valley. We believe that every child deserves to be loved, valued and respected and that every family should be supported to reach its highest potential. To fulfill this goal, we offer high quality childcare for 134 children ages 3 months - 5 years and a Family Resource Center which helps families access the services and support they need including but not limited to - food access, health care, counseling, parenting workshops, budgeting workshops and immigration information. Together with our partners, LEAP is helping prepare children for success in school and is strengthening families for a healthy, prosperous and resilient community. LEAP participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and provides healthy and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack) to all children.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Cooking:

2 years (Required) Food preparation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CACFP (Required) ServSafe (Required)

Work Location:

In person