Prepare and serve snacks and lunches to classrooms and cover teacher break times.
Job Description
Position: Cook / Breaker
Reports to: Director
Qualifications:
-At least 18 years of age
-Has a High School Diploma/GED or is currently enrolled in high school or GED program
-Have a current fingerprint clearance card
-Have a negative TB test within the past 12 months
-Have valid food handlers card
Roles and Responsibilities:
-Arrive and leave on time for scheduled shift as well as scheduled break times as this is essential to the children and other staff members
-Prepare snacks and meals per provided menus
-Keep kitchen and work area clean and sterilized
-Maintain kitchen in compliance with Cochise County health department
-Keep inventory current and communicate with Director when getting low on items
-Serve as a positive role model to staff, children and parents in professional appearance and demeanor (will follow World of Wonder dress code policy)
-Provide breaks for classroom teachers
-Adhere to and promote World of Wonder policies and procedures in childcare which promotes health, education and well-being to the children
-Use appropriate and positive behavior management techniques
-Take the role and responsibility for the upkeep and security of the kitchen materials
-Follow and model appropriate rules of the classroom behavior and procedures, while maintaining order
-Follow a classroom schedule
-Maintain a current and up to date roster according to ADHS requirements
-Attend all staff meetings and center trainings
-Maintain current CPR and First Aid requirements
-Know and follow all applicable state regulations
-Follow all mid-day and closing procedures
-Participate in company functions
-Meets or exceeds training hours required by state regulations
-Demonstrates flexibility regarding schedules and classroom assignments
-All other duties as assigned
Skills Required:
-Demonstrate a genuine liking and warmth for young children, in addition to understanding the needs of young children as well as the ability to relate to them
-Demonstrate patience and tolerance and can maintain an even keel over long hours and through noise, confusion and frustration
-Have knowledge of Cochise County health department requirements
-Have knowledge of proper food handling requirements
-Posses strong positive communication skills with children, parents, and staff
Teamwork
· Cooperatively work with other teachers
· Support the center by maintaining cleanliness and campus
· Support center Director
· Flexible with work schedule
· Make choices that support entire center not just self
· Share strengths with other staff and learn from others for areas of improvement
· Ask for assistance, help or clarification when needed
$15.15 - $15.5 per hour