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Job Description

• Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.
• Must complete 20 hours of in-service/online training per year.
• Must have emotional maturity when working with children.
• Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program
• Respect for children and adults
• Flexibility, understanding and patience.
• Physical and mental health that do not interfere with childcare responsibilities.
• Good personal hygiene
• Frequent interaction with children
• Listening skills, availability, and responsiveness to children
• Sensitivity to childrens socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities
• Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques and
• Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed, happy, and involved in play, recreation, and other activities.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared from background check.
• Must submit 3 letters of reference.
• Must have physical updated every 2 years Physician must know applying as cook position (T.B. test included)
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more.
• Must submit a copy of Transcripts.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must have previous experience cooking for large groups and be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic math.
• Act as role model for the children
• Report on the needs of supplies and replacement of all equipment needed for the kitchen.
• Able to communicate with the director daily.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as they are scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality with regards to children, co-workers, and parents
• Show good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Keep kitchen, restrooms, and hallways clean.
• Wash and put away all utensils.
• Prepare menu weekly or monthly and report it to the director.
• Prepare grocery list including cleaning supplies and finish projects promptly.
• To be aware of company policies
• Must have/maintain a Food Service Sanitations License