Assistant Cook

*$500 Sign-on-Bonus*

All Around Children is currently accepting applications for a Child Care Assistant Cook to add to our growing team at a beautiful state-of-the-art childcare and preschool center in Strongsville, Ohio.

Who We Are

All Around Children is a family-owned and operated childcare business with a passion for working with young children that has been providing high quality care and education to children since 2008. We have 8 state-of-the art learning centers scattered all throughout NE Ohio. All Around Children provides a creative and caring environment for its staff. We intentionally staff our centers with qualified individuals who are passionate about working with young children. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, incredible opportunities for professional development and personal growth, and a supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and communication.

Job Summary

As an Assistant Cook, you will provide support to the Lead Cook. The candidate should be able to prepare and serve attractive nutritionally balanced meals to the center children and staff. This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food needed to meet menu requirements along with cleaning, sanitizing the kitchen and responsible for the unpacking of weekly delivered groceries.

If you are enthusiastic about child development and learning, and have experience in food production, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep and cooking for children in accordance with established menus and recipes.
• Comply with state and federal regulations for food safety and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and storage area, including routine cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of kitchen surfaces and equipment.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering and receiving of food and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and nutrition regulations and policies.
• Assist with planning and scheduling of menu, snack and meal times that are developmentally appropriate and culturally diverse.
• Maintain positive relationships with children, staff and parents, and communicate effectively with all members of the team.
• Attend and participate in professional development and training sessions as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in food production or related field.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus and directions correctly.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles and practices including routine cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of kitchen surfaces and equipment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Health/Vision/Dental
• Prescription Drug
• 401(k) program with retirement savings w/company match - extra money
• We support your work/life balance offer discounted Child Care at any All Around Children Center
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for on the job training and certification courses related to your field

As a team member at All Around Children, you’ll enjoy

• Pre-paid employment screenings and on-boarding
• $500 SIGN-ON-BONUS after successful completion of 90 days employment! *To receive this bonus you must be in good standing as defined by performance and attendance
• Referral Bonus Program (new family or staff)
• Uniform T-Shirts and Aprons
• Lots of hugs from our adorable children
• Meals and Snacks
• Free Coffee, Tea and Water

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Climb and descend 1 to 3 flights of stairs
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, instruct and bend for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or more up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a moderate to noisy environment

Salary

$13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Job Type Full-time

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly with resume and availability!

In person and Video interviews will be scheduled immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.