Cook South Lyon KinderCare South Lyon, MI Job Details Part-time From $15.15 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Cook experience Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Computer operation Childcare Food preparation for special diets Food service health code compliance Basic math Food portioning Contamination control English Food allergen management Food service inventory management Helpfulness Cleaning Computer skills Accommodating special dietary needs Measuring ingredients Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Kitchen experience Time management Full Job Description Cooks prepare healthy and tasty meals and snacks for the children in our centers. Following a menu and recipes developed by our in-house nutritionist, cooks ensure our children have the fuel they need to learn and grow. Maintain kitchen and related equipment safely and hygienically Order food and supplies Dispense and store medication, as requested Complete timely and accurate documentation according to KinderCare and other licensing or regulation requirements Help with and take on responsibility in other daily center duties, as needed Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement

Required Skills and Experience:

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day Familiarity with accurate conditions and food storage, understand the needs of children with food allergies, and to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare a sufficient quantity of foods for the center population Basic math skills required for measuring and calculating serving portions Possess a Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain At least one year of institutional cooking -- food ordering experience highly desirable Two or more years working with children, highly desirable Must be physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen

Pay:

From $15.15 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person