School Assistant Chef

Description

Job Summary: 

This is a program position that provides direct benefit to the children, parents, or providers. They provide quality meals and snacks as directed for all age groups at the site. The Chef will abide by, encourage, and train on all compliance and health/safety regulations while maintaining cleanliness, organization, timeliness, and attention to detail. In addition, the Chef will be responsible for Café and ala carte food services, food for special events as directed, as well as abide by allergy lists and special dietary needs of each child within the site. The Chef will assist in training and direct the Assistant Chef (if applicable) on CACFP compliance and kitchen responsibilities

Summary of essential job functions

• · Daily, and event, menu preparation and cooking/baking, including allergies and special diets
• · Follow recipes, child nutrition labels, and CACFP food service requirements
• · Oversee, direct, and provide guidance and learning opportunities to the Assistant Chef (if applicable) in all aspects of the CACFP and kitchen responsibilities
• · Record keeping of allergies and special dietary restrictions, menu changes, temperature logs, delivery invoices, and food transportation log (if applicable)
• · Maintain coffee bar and provide snacks for families and staff
• · Update Nutrition Board monthly
• · Wash, clean and maintain in good repair the kitchen space, equipment, dishes, and service items
• · Responsible daily for mixing the required sanitizing solutions for the site
• · Inventory, order, and stock food and supplies accordingly using First In First Out method
• · Promote the Harvest of the Month, nutrition, and provide Jr. Chef experiences for the children
• · Maintain and monitor sanitation, safe food handling practices, and workplace safety
• · Deliver daily breakfast/lunch/afternoon snacks to classrooms following CACFP requirements and Children’s Paradise policies
• · Work with the Culinary Director, as well as other members of the Children’s paradise team to help execute both daily and special operations 
• · Assist and provide support for site operations when deemed necessary

Children’s Paradise Standards

• · Relates positively and effectively with children and families of various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds 
• · Always act “above the line;” taking ownership, accountability, and responsibility
• · Give 100% participation to the team and business efforts
• · Be open to change, challenge, thoughts and feelings of others, and get rid of the “I know” mentality
• · Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers 
• · Attends work consistently and punctually arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines 
• · Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers and families. Protects the proprietary information of Children’s Paradise 
• · Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing effective changes 
• · Must be willing to have FUN!

Requirements

 Minimum requirements

• Knowledge and practice of CACFP guidelines
• At least 1 year   experience as a chef/cook or in related field
• Must have and maintain Food Handlers- Manager Certificate
• Proficiency in  written and verbal English communication

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods 
• Ability to safely lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds to support with movement of materials  and supplies
• Ability to bend or squat as needed