Cook

Menu Planning and Preparation

• Implementing pre-planned menus.
• Preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children.
• Adjusting meals for children with allergies or specific dietary restrictions.
• Ordering and purchasing food and supplies, often within a set budget.

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Following food safety regulations and best practices.
• Managing inventory of kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Conducting regular cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Possibly assisting with laundry and cleaning common areas.
• Potentially supervising kitchen assistants.

• Working with childcare staff to ensure meals are served at appropriate times.
• Communicating with staff about any issues or deviations from the menu.
• Building positive relationships with staff and potentially with parents.

• Be in ratio greeting and caring for children in the morning at drop off and give teachers lunch breaks in the classrooms.
• Will be responsible for completing paperwork related to meals and supplies.
• Will need to be aware of and follow child safeguarding policies.
• Will be required to participate in staff training and meetings.