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ChildCareGroup

Assistant Cook

ChildCareGroup, Mesquite, Texas, United States, 75181

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Overview Make an Impact as an Assistant Cook. You will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the center while supporting the Lead Cook and other Assistant Cooks as needed. You will work under the direction of the Head Cook or Assistant Cook with supervision from the Early Childhood Center Manager (ECCM) and share responsibility for compliance with all Head Start/Early Head Start and USDA CACFP guidelines and standards.

Why work for ChildCareGroup?

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.

ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:

SERVICE

– Lead with a servant’s heart

PROFESSIONALISM

– Perform our best every day

INTEGRITY

– Do what is right

RESPECT

– Treat each other the way we wish to be treated

INCLUSION

– Value individual differences

TEAMWORK

– Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Position Details Responsibilities

Provides students with well-balanced and nutritious meals; assists in the preparation and delivery of quality meals for all foods using standardized recipes; sets up trays and assists in serving meals.

Assists in purchasing and ordering of food and supplies.

Cleans and sanitizes dishes, kitchen equipment, countertops and pantry.

Assists with ensuring the requirements in the area of meal service adhere to CACFP and HS/EHS guidelines.

Observes safe hygienic food handling and storage practices.

Performs as Head Cook or Assistant Cook in their absence.

Assists with housekeeping duties.

Supports teaching staff in planning and implementing classroom cooking experiences.

Completes projects and assignments as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience working with large groups required.

Demonstrates working knowledge of cooking methods that ensure proper nutrition and hygiene.

Prompt and regular attendance required.

Travel and Compliance Requirements

Must have a valid Texas driver's license.

Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements.

Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation.

Ability to travel locally or out of town as required.

Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable.

Must successfully meet all compliance background check requirements for federal funding throughout employment.

Health, Wellness & Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Short Term, Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Telemedicine at no cost

401(k) with a company match

Paid Time Off

(12) Paid Company Holidays

And more!

ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Seniorirty level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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