Child Care Cook 1

Company: Metropolitan Family services
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Metropolitan Family Servicesempowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 163,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.We are currently seeking aPart-timeChild Care Cookto join ourDuPage ECETeam!ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Prepares daily meals for0-3 year old'susing 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.Sets up food carts for the classrooms, delivers and removes them on time.Handles stock and equipment, including storage and rotation, and operates institutional appliances.Follows accepted safety practices when using equipment and utensils.Maintains record keeping including production charts, temperature charts, and inventory.Gives direction to food service aide and parent volunteers as assigned.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.Employment with MFS requiresproof of vaccination or an approved Medical exemption,required.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent,required.Experience cooking for large groups,required.Food Sanitation Certificate,required.Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approvedMedical is obtained, weekly testing is required.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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