Preschool Cook

Summary:

As a Preschool Cook at Merryhill Schools, you will plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the preparation, cooking, baking, and serving of a variety of foods in quantity. You will serve food hygienically and interact with children to model proper eating etiquette and food handling. Our school cooks are responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and organized according to health department standards. You will assist our school operations with classroom coverage, morning and afternoon bus runs, and more.

Location: 10250 Trinity Parkway, Stockton, CA 95219

Pay Rate: $16.50 - $18 (D.O.E)

Responsibilities:

• Culture: Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provides and maintains quality meal programs. Ensures safe and efficient delivery of food to the children.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a clean kitchen, cooking, and prep area for meals to be served safely daily.
• Serve & Engage:Serve and engage our students, teaching them eating etiquette and proper food handling that will serve them for a lifetime!
• Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Comply with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position.
• Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students.
• High School Diploma or GED AND at least two years of experience with cooking in large quantities, preferably in a school setting.
• Obtain, or willing to obtain, a ServSafe credential.

Mission:

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits include:

• Beyond Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition discounts for your children
• FSA plans for both medical and dependent care
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

This is not a complete list of job duties. More detailed Job Description will be provided.