Cook

Cook / Kitchen staff.

Qualifications

Must be at least 19 years of age

Must have at least a GED

Meet all requirements of DCFS

Have patience with children and desire to want to work with

them

Be loving, caring, sensitive and friendly towards children

Must be able to communicate with children and co-workers

Job Description

Skills to help

children meet their developmental and emotional needs

Skills in planning,

directing, and conducting programs that meet the children’s basic needs

Must complete 20 hours

of in-service / online training per year

Must have emotional

maturity when working with children

Cooperation with the

purposes and services of the program

Respect for children

and adults

Flexibility,

understanding and patience

Physical and mental

health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities

Good personal hygiene

Frequent interaction

with children

Listening skills,

availability and responsiveness to children

Sensitivity to

children’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and

individual needs and capabilities

Use of positive

discipline and guidance techniques and

Ability to provide an

environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved

in play, recreation and other activities

Must be fingerprinted

and cleared from background check.

Must submit 3 letters

of reference

Must have physical

updated every 2 years Physician must know applying as cook position (T.B. test

included)

Must be able to lift

40 lbs. or more

Must submit a copy of

Transcripts

Must be at least 19

years of age

Must have previous

experience cooking for large groups and be able to demonstrate knowledge of

basic math

Act as role model for

the children

To report needs of

supplies and replacement of all equipment needed for the kitchen

To communicate with

the director daily

To attend staff

meetings and in-services as they are scheduled

To maintain

confidentiality with regards to children, co-workers and parents

To show good judgment

and problem-solving skills

Keep kitchen,

restrooms, and hallways clean

Wash and put away all

utensils

Prepare grocery list

including cleaning supplies

Finish projects

promptly

Must have Food

Handlers Certification

To be aware of company

policies