Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education and provides high-quality language immersion education to children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age. We are currently seeking a qualified cook to join our team. Center Cooks prepare all meals for the children in our care and ensure stringent safety standards are adhered to.

Duties:

Prepare daily meals for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years of age using approved recipes and menus and adhering to food handling and safety standards
Stay well trained in allergens and adjust meals as possible for children with special dietary needs
Help maintain a clean kitchen adhering to local health codes industry standards
Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with families, and be a “team-mate” to parents in supporting their child’s growth
Maintain certifications and take annual trainings on Allergens
Assist with handling orders, manage inventory and maintain record keeping
Assist with general food operations, including meal prep, cleanup, and dishwashing

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will truly love children and enjoy spending their time with children. Qualified candidates will fulfill the following required qualifications:

At least two years of cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, or childcare setting
Basic knowledge of USDA guidelines and food preparation
Certified Food Protection Manager, or ability to achieve certification within 30 days of hire date
Prefer conversational Spanish skills
Strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with families and co-workers.
Physical ability to perform essential job functions without health restrictions. This includes the ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, to have unrestricted use of the upper and lower body, hearing and vision within normal ranges to be able to adequately ensure the children’s safety, to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, to chase a fleeing child, to join children’s play actively, and the ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
Provide a certificate of completion of an approved pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire. Employees are responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid, current CPR and pediatric first aid certification at all times
Must have a respect for diversity and recognize that diversity makes our program better
Must have the ability to complete annual required trainings to ensure providing high-quality early education
Must pass background study, fingerprinting, and e-verify

Tierra Encantada prefers candidates that have experience and education in early childhood education. Our ideal candidate is patient, flexible, a team player, hard-working, organized, friendly, motivated, and has great communication skills.

Tierra Encantada strives to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, where all can feel safe, valued and cared for. We cherish the diversity of humanity, which includes differences in sex, age, race, ethnicity, and national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, and political perspectives. This guides our decisions pertaining to employment, enrollment, and curriculum design.

Pay and Schedule:

This position is a full-time, hourly position that works Monday-Friday. The pay is based on experience and qualifications, and benefits include discounted childcare, paid training, medical, vision, and dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) per year (PTO increases with service and caps at four weeks annually).

Job Type: Full-time

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo, Por contrato

Sueldo: $17.00 - $20.00 la hora

Escolaridad:

High school or equivalent (Deseable)

Experiencia:

Restaurant experience: 2 años (Deseable)

Idioma:

Spanish and English (Deseable)

Disponibilidad de turnos:

Turno diurno (Deseable)

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial

Tierra Encantada

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