Daycare Cook Job Description

To apply, please email your resume to executive.director@smallworldinc.org

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age

  • Background verification check

  • Read staff policy and procedure handbook and sign that you understand its context

  • Fill out required forms to be kept in your personnel file

  • Complete and pass a physical and TB skin test within thirty days of hire

  • Wear hairnet or hat while in the kitchen

  • Have 4 hours of food and nutrition training

  • Be able to lift to forty pounds


Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare weekly menus that reflect all DPI requirements

  • Work with Administration Team for approval

  • Prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks for all classrooms

  • Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature

  • Lunch service will need to be delivered a second site, with food temperatures documented before leaving and upon arrival

  • Work with staff to collect meal numbers before food preparation of each meal

  • Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom, with amounts served meeting DPI guidelines

  • Maintain daily production reports

  • Make weekly food orders through vendors

  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas

    • Make sure all thermometers are working properly

    • Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates

    • Wash and sanitize all dishes

    • Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day

    • Remove trash and recyclables daily

    • Organize and put away all groceries, food orders and non-food items

  • Turn in all kitchen expense receipts and pre-prepared food item labels (CN labels) to the Administration Team

  • Know and follow the mission of Small World Inc. of New Glarus

  • Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration, and Board of Directors

  • Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, administration, Board of Directors, and the communities in which we serve

Education Requirements:

  • Minimum of four hours of annual training in:

  • Menu Planning

  • DPI Training

  • Food Safety and Nutrition

  • Other food related topics



To apply, please send your resume to executive.director@smallworldinc.org!