Cook - Early Learning Center Childcare

Position Information

Working Title Cook - Early Learning Center Childcare

Brief Position Overview The Cook is responsible for planning preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children enrolled in the early childhood program. The Cook ensures compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP state licensing regulations and health and safety standards while promoting healthy eating habits in a positive and child-friendly environment. Work hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm.

Position Number

Department Office of Administration & Finance

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Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

Union Affiliation

FTE 0.4

Benefits Eligible

Compensation Hourly

Salary Salary range of 16.00 to 18.00 hourly commensurate with experience education and qualifications

Contract Type Classified Hourly

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Recruitment Type External

Position Details

General Statement The Cook is responsible for planning preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children enrolled in the early childhood program. The Cook ensures compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP state licensing regulations and health and safety standards while promoting healthy eating habits in a positive and child-friendly environment. Work hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks that meet CACFP meal pattern requirements.
2. Maintain accurate CACFP records including menus production records and meal counts.
3. Order receive and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
4. Maintain a clean organized and sanitary kitchen environment and ensure food preparationhandling and storage practices comply with local health department regulations.

Required Qualifications - Experience Education Knowledge & Skills

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. High school diploma or GED.
3. Experience preparing meals for groups preferably in a child care school or institutional setting.
4. Knowledge of CACFP regulations and meal pattern requirements preferred.
5. Food Handlers Permit andor ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
6. Knowledge of food safety sanitation and nutrition guidelines.
7. Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience Education Knowledge & Skills

1. Experience working in an early childhood education environment.
2. Experience with menu planning budgeting and purchasing food supplies.
3. Training in child nutrition or related field.

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

1. Ability to stand for extended periods.
2. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
3. Ability to bend reach and perform kitchen-related tasks safely

This position has supervisory duties No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2700006P

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date 10012026

Position End Date if temporary

Open Date 09032026

Close Date Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

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