Metropolitan Family Services
Job Description
Job Description
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.
COMMUNITY!
Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are now hiring for a full-time
Child Care Cook 1
to join our Team at our
DuPage
office. SALARY: The average starting hourly rate for this position will fall in the range of
$16.00
and
$17.00
hourly. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepares daily meals for 3–5-year-olds, using approved menus, making adjustments for children's special needs. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, foods, utensils, and equipment in accordance with health codes and industry standards. Handles stock and equipment, including storage and rotation, and operates institutional appliances. Follows accepted safety practices when using equipment and utensils. Maintains recordkeeping including production charts, temperature charts, and inventory. Assists with general food operations including cleanup, stocking, and inventory. Meets all requirements of the Child Care Food Program, city, state, and Head Start performance standards. Provides information and limited assistance to teaching staff for nutrition and cooking lessons. Participates in staff meetings and training sessions. Works effectively with diverse staff and service population. Gives direction to parent volunteers as assigned. Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Experience cooking for large groups. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. QUALIFICATIONS: Highschool diploma
required. Food Sanitation Certificate
required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks. TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS: Driving not required. Travel between sites not required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. ADDITIONALLY: Some benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you. MORE ABOUT US: Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.
Job Description
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.
COMMUNITY!
Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are now hiring for a full-time
Child Care Cook 1
to join our Team at our
DuPage
office. SALARY: The average starting hourly rate for this position will fall in the range of
$16.00
and
$17.00
hourly. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepares daily meals for 3–5-year-olds, using approved menus, making adjustments for children's special needs. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, foods, utensils, and equipment in accordance with health codes and industry standards. Handles stock and equipment, including storage and rotation, and operates institutional appliances. Follows accepted safety practices when using equipment and utensils. Maintains recordkeeping including production charts, temperature charts, and inventory. Assists with general food operations including cleanup, stocking, and inventory. Meets all requirements of the Child Care Food Program, city, state, and Head Start performance standards. Provides information and limited assistance to teaching staff for nutrition and cooking lessons. Participates in staff meetings and training sessions. Works effectively with diverse staff and service population. Gives direction to parent volunteers as assigned. Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Experience cooking for large groups. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. QUALIFICATIONS: Highschool diploma
required. Food Sanitation Certificate
required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks. TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS: Driving not required. Travel between sites not required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. ADDITIONALLY: Some benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you. MORE ABOUT US: Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.