Prep Cook (Part- time)
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
SUMMARY
The Prep Cook is responsible for supporting the lead Cook in preparing nutritious meals for children and staff according to CACFP guidelines Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers and Health Department policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes to providing quality early learning environment in accordance with skills training and mission of CTL through food preparation.
Support preparation of nutritious meals according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
Serve meals to each classroom on time at the appropriate temperature.
Maintain a clean kitchen and storage environment:
o Make sure thermometers are working properly.
o Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates.
o Remove all trash and recyclables daily.
o Wash and sanitize all dishes.
Complete and maintain CACFP records as well as daily production reports in collaboration with lead cook.
Available and accessible to parents/guardians daily and responds professionally to parent/guardian concerns.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families children team members and administration.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma/GED (preferred);
Minimum of twelve months experience working in a related position or field.
Cooking experience in a licensed childcare or school setting is preferred.
Texas Food Handlers Card Preferred but must obtain within 30 days of employment.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES
Ability to pass a background check including a national fingerprint-based background submission.
Knowledge of best practices in meal preparation meal service and kitchen sanitation.
Knowledge of food safety procedures including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness.
Knowledge of general nutrition and large quantity food preparation.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to safety and sanitation of food service.
Ability to make independent decisions in a logical responsible and compassionate manner.
Knowledge of basic mathematics including addition subtraction division and multiplication.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Center for Transforming Lives partners with single mothers and their children so they can thrive. Founded in 1907 Center for Transforming Lives is one of Tarrant Countys biggest family safety nets working to disrupt cycles of poverty and homelessness among the most vulnerable in our community. The non-profit meets the needs of 3000 women and children annually through a comprehensive and evidence-based two-generation and trauma-informed model. Thanks to housing support early childhood education economic mobility services and counseling services that work across generations parents and children establish security and well-being as a family. Led by CEO Carol Klocek since 2009 the $20 million non-profit opened its new Riverside Campus headquarters in May.
Center for Transforming Lives is the only homeless services provider in Tarrant County and one of seven early childhood education centers to achieve National Accreditation recognized for the highest standards of care in the nation.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES WORKS SIDE-BY-SIDE WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN TO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
