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Preschool Cook
A Preschool Cook is needed for our Ladybird Academy of Wickham Park in Windermere, Florida.
Your new company
Ladybird Academy is located throughout Central Florida and in McKinney, Texas. You are choosing to join an Award-Winning company that has been selected as BEST OF ORLANDO in the childcare industry for the past 8 years. Our key to success is our dynamic Team.
Your new role - Preschool Cook
You will be preparing breakfast, lunch, and two snacks for our children on a daily basis. Our classrooms range from ages 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten, in addition to our After-School Care Program. Your experience and expertise make a difference!
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a minimum of 2 years of job-related cooking experience. You'll demonstrate strong oversight of the kitchen and meal preparation to ensure safe and quality meal experiences for the children. You'll have good attention to detail and a passion for cooking.
What you'll get in return
You'll work in a family environment while providing an essential service to the parents and children of our neighboring communities. You'll enjoy competitive pay and great benefits, including medical coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO) and discounted childcare (upon availability).
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this career opportunity and feel you would be a great fit, click Apply Now, submit a copy of your resume and complete the application thoroughly. Our Preschool Director will reach out to candidates who possess the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this position.
Thank you for choosing Ladybird Academy for your next career!
Other Key Information & Disclosures About the Role
Preschool Cook Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and two snacks for the children on a daily basis.
- Conduct a headcount prior to cooking to ensure you are preparing the right amount of food.
- Assist the breakfast assistant with serving children their breakfast if needed.
- Adhere to the menus set by the owner.
- Order food for the following week in accordance with your delivery schedule.
- Keep a daily record of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
- Always comply with the presentation requirements set by the company.
- Attend ongoing training to keep education and regulations up to date.
- Clean kitchen after all meals have been served. This includes but is not limited to sweeping, mopping, washing tables and chairs, and cleaning the glass windows.
Preschool Cook Required Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have First Aid and CPR certification.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must have 2 years of job-related cooking experience.
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to be assigned to alternate locations from time to time.
- Must have a valid SafeStaff certification and a minimum of 2 years of career cooking experience.
Preschool Cook Preferred Qualifications
- Meet DCF and Ladybird Academy 45 hour training requirements. If the applicant previously worked in childcare, state-mandated annual in-service training hours must be up-to-date. Documentation will be required.
- First Aid/CPR
- Reliable transportation
Preschool Cook Work Environment
- Must be able to adapt to a continuously changing, fast-paced environment, and make the children's needs the primary focus.
- Must be able to fully engage in physical activity including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to kneel, squat, stoop, crawl, lift, push, and pull.
- Must be able to engage in all cooking-related activities.
Preschool Cook Job Type
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, eligible for overtime. Hours vary depending on the position and needs of the school; however, applicants must be available for primary work hours from 6:30 AM - 2 PM Monday through Friday and extended hours as necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ladybird Academy provides equal opportunity for all persons in employment. It is the policy of Ladybird Academy that all qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person