Job Description
Childcare Center Prep Cook
Kama'aina Kids in Kahalui is currently seeking a Prep Cook to help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our small preschool program. Bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, early education, and/or food preparation to our team of kind, caring staff!
Location:
50 S. Papa Ave. Kahului, HI 96732
Position Summary:
Manage the kitchen at a Childcare Center which includes planning, preparing, serving, and recording daily meals
Schedule:
Part-time, Mon/Wed/Fri 7am-11am - Additional hours possible!
Kama'aina Kids:
Kama‘aina Kids is a private, non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality childcare programs.
Something more than just a job, you could really make a difference!
When you join Kama'aina Kids Ohana you can expect:
- To be a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
- To be supported with a work/life balance and up to a 75% childcare discount
- To be nurtured in your professional growth through training, meetings, one on one support, and financial assistance.
- To be part of our community enriched culture, where laughter, fun and creativity is encouraged.
Kama'aina Kids Benefits:
(Benefits vary based on hours worked)
- $100 New Hire Bonus
- Competitive Pay Rates ($20 per hour)
- College Tuition Reimbursement ($2000 per year)
- Student Loan Assistance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Comprehensive Training (Community First Aid, CPR/AED Certification)
- 401k
- Health Insurance (Plus vision and dental)
- Pet Insurance
- Childcare Discounts (50-75% discount)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Birthday Holiday
Essential Job Functions (fundamental cook responsibilities):
- Handle the responsibilities of cooking and keeping a kitchen
- Understand and do the math required for figuring the quantity of food to prepare
- Follow guidelines of USDA Federal Food Program
- Keep records accurate and up to date
- Plan meals according to Kama‘aina Kids/HCC Standard Menu and USDA guidelines
- Prepare meals
- See that meals are served on time
- Determine necessary foods to be ordered from the Main Office or appropriate supplier when authorized
- Attend food service workshops as directed
Secondary Job Functions (tasks that can be delegated):
- Call in orders to Main Office and vendors
- Shop for fresh foods and store them properly
- Handle a Petty Cash Account; be accountable for all money issued for food purchases
- Prepare and post menus for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack
- Set up and serve meals
- Wash and sterilize dishes, pots, glasses, and utensils after use
- Scrub counters and kitchen tables after use (may also be responsible for cleaning the dining area after a serving)
- Keep kitchen floor clean by picking up dropped food and wiping up spills
- Clean refrigerators and stove at least weekly
- Clean fan, freezers, and storage areas at least every other month or as needed
Qualifications:
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current First Aid & CRP/AED Certification (Qualified Training Provided).
- No prior experience required; all training is provided.
Learn more!
https://kkcareers.com
https://www.facebook.com/kamaainakids
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