Childcare Cook - Creative Playrooms

Job Description

Job Description

Cook

Creative Playrooms, Parma OH

Job Summary :

Creative Playrooms Learning Center is seeking a Cook to join our team. We are a fast-paced, growing company, seeking a professional who will perform routine tasks independently, referring new or unusual situations to the Center Director for input and resolution.

All employees are expected to have a love for children and desire to positively impact their lives. A background check will be administered for all employees before having unsupervised access to children.

Shift 6 am - 1 pm M - F

Responsibilities

• Prepares, produces, heats, cooks, bakes and serves a variety of foods as specified by the menus, recipes, and production records.
• Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas and serves food.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, electric mixers, slicers, grinders, ovens, stove tops, tilt-skillets, tilt kettles, warmers and coolers.
• Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to, knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
• Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.
• Disposes of waste according to the Food Services Operating Procedures, OSHA, the State, and the Health Department processes and procedures.
• May receive, label, and store food and supplies according to produce and Food Service Standards.
• Taking inventory of all food and supplies
• Any other duties assigned by the Center Director

Skills / Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 18 years of age
• Current Serv Safe Certificate
• Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequent periods of standing, stooping, bending, and occasional running
• Stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for long periods of time
• Withstand a wide range of temperatures
• Work in refrigerated areas
• Able to work a full assigned shift; shift schedules are typically 8 hours with a 30-minute break

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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