Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

LOCATIONS:

• American Care Academy Oak Cliff: 530 R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
• American Care Academy Pleasant Grove: 1227 N Masters Dr suite 150, Dallas, TX 75217

PURPOSE:The Cook is a role model for young learners emphasizing nutritious meals; has a great attitude toward food, safe and sanitary habits; prepares and serves meals that are attractive, appealing and flavorful, while complying with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Academy requirements; educate staff and families on the nutritional needs of children 0-5 and support age appropriate feeding practices; responsible for meeting accredited nutrition standards and following the Academy policies and procedures.
Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Shift: 7:00AM - 4:00PM

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
MEALS/FOOD

• Prepares nutritious and appealing meals and snacks that meet the developmental and individual needs/interests of children 0-5.
• Plans and conducts nutrition activities with children.
• Maintains food item inventory, and order sufficient items for menus.
• Proficient with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
• Regularly works with Nutrition Specialist/ Food Service Manager regarding individual nutrition needs and concerns of children.
• Assist in feeding infants and toddlers in EHS settings.

SANITATION AND SAFETY

• Follows and adheres to safe food handling and sanitation standards according to program requirements and procedures.

INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND CO-WORKERS

• Relates in a positive and supportive manner, both verbally and physically, and is sensitive to the needs of children, parents, and co-workers.
• Uses quick, safe reactions and responses in dealing with children or situations that involve children.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

• Follows safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Actively contributes toward promoting and sustaining a safe workplace/environment.

Requirements Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handlers Certification

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience cooking and food preparation for large (50+) groups of people required.
• Food service, management and buying experience preferred.
• Experience with Minute Menu software, a plus.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs for 25 feet.
• Ability to frequently push/pull up to 35 lbs for 50 feet.
• Sufficient mobility, strength and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, squatting or kneeling, twisting and climbing step stools for up to 8 hours per day.
• Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at frequency required.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.

Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

American Care Academy is a proud community leader with nationally and state-recognized accreditations from the Association of Early Learning Leaders and a 4-star rating from Texas Rising Star. New team members partner with an established fellow team member to learn how best to fulfill their role as an early education specialist, to get to know the families we serve, and quickly grow from newbie to expert.

Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.