OSU-Stillwater
Karen Clark, ksclark@okstate.edu
Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
$15.00 - $20.00/hourly (contingent upon available funding)
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
Responsible for general kitchen management and organization. Prepare nutritious and enjoyable meals and snacks for children ages 12 months to 6 years using approved recipes. Plan meals and snacks in accordance with NAEYC and OKDHS child nutrition guidelines; including portion size and restricted foods. Follow Oklahoma State Department of Health guidelines for commercial kitchens; including sanitation and storage of food and chemicals. Responsible for inventory of food and cleaning supplies; includes ordering and/or purchasing. Responsible for sanitation and safe operations of all equipment; including daily cleaning routine and obtaining necessary repairs or reporting of broken equipment. Occasional food preparation for field trips and family events. Perform other duties as assigned.
Two years of experience in food services or related experience.
Post-secondary education may be substituted for years of experience
Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 60 days of employment. Successful completion of ServSafe Manager’s course within 90 days of employment and maintained every five years. Required annual training through OSU.
Knowledge of child nutrition requirements. Knowledge of kitchen equipment use and maintenance. Self-management: flexibility, time management, readiness to improve own performance. Teamwork: respecting others, co-operating, contributing to discussions. Problem-solving: applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. Excellent communications skills; written and verbal. Organized and methodical. Excellent standards of hygiene. Positive attitude. Application of information technology: basic IT skills, including MSWord, Excel and using internet search engines.
Two years experience supervising staff in food service industry.
Two years of meal planning and preparation in a school or child care facility.