Job Details

Cook

This position is located at the LSUA Children's Center in Alexandria, LA.

Job Description:

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and center guidelines
• Ensure each student is given correct food items, per their specialized diets
• Prepare and serve special snacks or treats, as applicable
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including the kitchen, dining room, and pantry
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Assist teachers in cleaning their designated areas post-meals
• Prepare daily bleach bottles for kitchen and classrooms
• Operate equipment such as stoves, ovens, air fryers, etc...
• Ensure equipment is operating properly and inform director of any issues
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and products and inform director of any issues
• Create weekly grocery lists according to what is on the upcoming menu
• Shop for needed groceries and kitchen productsboth online and in the store
• Inspect food orders as they arrive to determine the accuracy and quality of deliveries
• Submit expense reports for LaCarte card purchases
• Conduct monthly inventory
• Create menus and make them accessible to parents and staff
• Notate any menu changes on the menu in the kitchen and parent menu
• Complete daily attendance, menu worksheets, and other CACFP paperwork, as needed
• Create and maintain a recipe book of popular meals and snacks
• Participate in staff meetings and staff workdays
• Complete annual LSU trainings, per LSU's policy
• Complete any other LSU requirements, as applicable
• Complete a minimum of 12 continuing education hours, per licensing year
• Complete CACFP trainings, as needed
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children as needed within the center

Additional Job Description:

Competencies: None

Special Instructions:

Please completely fill out your application with all experience and education. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-###-#### or ...@lsua.edu. Please attach all transcripts for proof of education. Background check is required. Application Instructions: Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.