Kitchen Cook
Summary Kitchen Cook Position Description
The cook plans and prepares meals that meet proper nutritional requirements. They ensure that food is stored and handled properly and that the kitchen and all its equipment are cleaned thoroughly and kept sanitary. The cook is responsible for keeping logs to track cleaning duties, preparing menus, purchasing food, and keeping receipts. Duties Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Prepare weekly menus that reflect all state requirements.
- Work with the administration team for approval.
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for all classrooms.
- Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature.
- Know allergies and provide substitute food items for those children.
- Work with staff to collect meal numbers before food preparation of each meal.
- Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom, with amounts served meeting state guidelines.
- Maintain daily production reports.
- Make weekly food orders through vendors.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas.
- Make sure all thermometers are working properly.
- Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates.
- Wash and sanitize all dishes.
- Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day.
- Remove trash and recyclables daily.
- Organize and put away all groceries, food orders, and non-food items.
- Turn in all kitchen expense receipts to the administration team.
- Know and follow the mission of the center.
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, and administration.
- Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, administration, and the communities in which we serve.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Must clear full background check.
- Complete TB skin test within thirty days of hire.
- Wear a hairnet while in the kitchen.
- Food Service Experience
- Have Food Manager Certificate
- Be able to lift to forty pounds.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.·
- High school diploma/GED
USDA Food Program/KidKare Knowledge
Recommended Jobs
Collections Representative
The Langley Collections Team is Hiring new Team Members! Join our high-performing collections team and turn your persistence and people skills into real rewards. As a Collections Representative yo…
Mortgage Servicing Officer
Loan Servicing Officer Employment Type: Long-term Contract Location: Hybrid - Glen Allen, VA Portfolio: Rental Housing Job Overview We are seeking a highly organized and detail-orien…
COTS Training/Product Lead (Appraisal Management)
Lynch Consultants is seeking an experienced COTS Training Lead to develop and execute a comprehensive training strategy for a Federal Government program. This role will ensure thousands of lenders a…
Senior Project Manager
Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Cadence, LLC, an industry leader in construction management and critical infrastructure builds. Are you ready to take charge of high-stakes projects, lead…
Teacher
Child Care Teacher Location Richmond, VA | Onsite Compensation & Schedule • $38,000–$48,000 per year BOE • 7.5-hour shift scheduled between 6:00 AM–8:00 PM, Monday–Friday • Direct hire, …
Processing Technician, MS ON (On-the-Job Training)
AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE Every day, YOUhelp us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, in…
General Manager
General Manager – Lead One of America’s Top Retail Destinations Flagship Property | National REIT | Full Relocation Provided Our client, a premier national real estate investment trust (REIT), …
Pain Management Physician Lorton VA
HCRC Staffing is seeking a dedicated Pain Management Physician to join our healthcare network in Lorton, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and managing patients' pain. This posi…
Private Swim Instructor
InstaSwim is looking to hire professional and experienced private swim instructors to teach swim lessons in our clients private homes & community pools all within your location & surrounding cities! …
Prog Admin Manager II
Job Identification 11553 Job Category Program Administration Posting Date 01/16/2026, 09:27 PM Locations Lockwood Apply Before 02/03/2026, 04:59 AM Job Schedule Full time State Ro…