*Description:*
Prepares and/or serves snacks and hot lunches for children enrolled in Childcare Center.
Plans weekly menus, develops shopping lists, calculates amounts of food and makes purchases.
Organizes and cleans kitchen according to health department standards.
Maintain nutritional requirements as identified by supervisor.
*Accountability:*
Site Supervisor of Clinic Tower Childcare Center and in their absence Director of CARES Child & Family Program
*Physical Effort:*
Moderate physical activity.
Requires handling and lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, squatting, stooping, and standing and/or walking for more than for (4) hours per day.
*Minimum Requirements:*
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
· Knowledge of food and nutrition guidelines
· Ability to perform measurement necessary in cooking for large groups.
· Ability to maintain a safe and sanitary food preparation area.
· Ability to relate to and work effectively with staff and young children.
· Ability to be flexible and adjust to many varied situations.
· Ability to maintain appropriate and professional behavior at all times.
· Ability to work under pressure with multiple interruptions and meet deadlines.
· Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
· Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural community environment.
· Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
*Responsibilities:*
· Proposes menus for daily snacks and lunches on a quarterly basis and submits to supervisor for nutritional content.
· Submits weekly food order to appropriate department on weekly basis.
· Prepares snacks and lunches to be served on schedule identified by supervisor; assists in serving children during mealtime.
· Cleans and maintains kitchen area in a sanitary, safe and organized manner as required by the Center and health department.
· Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the department and provides exceptional customer service to students, families, and staff.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the childcare facility.
*Work Hours: *Monday-Friday 7 am-330 pm
_*\*Due to position being on hospital grounds, new hires must be fully COVID vaccinated.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.
25 - $18.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Shift:
* Day shift
Weekly day range:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Los Angeles, CA 90089: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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