Preschool Cook

Job Summary

The Cook prepares nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks for children based on USDA and local state

childcare guidelines. He / she ensures that meals are prepared and delivers food items in a manner that

supports and implements family-style food service. The Cook maintains positive, supportive relationships

with staff, children, parents, and regulatory officials, while adhering to local health department

regulations to ensure food safety.

Qualifications

The Cook must meet the state licensing requirement for age and meet all other training requirements of

state and local regulatory agencies.

Job Responsibilities

Food Service Responsibilities

Prepares breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily based on USDA Guidelines.

Prepares and serves lunch and snacks in amounts based on USDA Guidelines, and allowing for

second helpings for children, if needed.

Meals are served in a timely manner to coincide with each classroom's daily schedule and maintaining

holding temperatures of food.

Serves food in appropriate containers at the appropriate temperature with appropriate serving

utensils.

Stocks shelves and refrigerators food safely and efficiently with correct dating procedures.

Posts and follows approved menus. Posts approved, nutritionally sound substitutions, as needed.

Post all food allergy and food restrictions alerts in kitchen with child's name, classroom assignment,

and detailed description of allergy or food restriction.

Obeys and keeps track of all Allergy Plans for children as it relates to food and ensures that the

appropriate substitutes are served to the correct children.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Minimizes food waste while ensuring children are provided with minimum portions as well additional

helpings of food if desired.

Works with a member of management on food orders adhering to a budget and notifying

management of any discrepancies in orders or price change.

Health & Safety Requirements

Maintains a clean, safe, healthy environment through scheduled cleaning and frequent visual checks.

Ensures food products are stored, labeled and discarded in accordance with local regulatory agencies

and KRK Learning Academy policies.

Maintains safe refrigeration and storage of food products.

Must be able to determine food temperatures and ensure that food is served and stored at

appropriate temperatures.

Correctly cleans, sanitizes and stores dishes and utensils.

Understands and implements emergency procedures in case of emergency situations.

Must be CRP / First Aid Certified and when necessary, can administer CPR / First Aid, including lifting and

carrying injured children.

Implements all standards necessary to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment, including

universal precautions.

Maintains kitchen equipment to ensure a safe environment that meets company and licensing safety

standards.

Participates in emergency drills in accordance with company and licensing requirements.