Kitchen Manager / Cook for a Children's Daycare

Bergen County Shared Services Alliance
Garfield, NJ

Summary

Responsible for preparing daily nutritious meals and assure they are meeting all of the USDA Requirements for students ranging from ages of Infants through 6 years old in an atmosphere of efficiency and cleanliness (CCFP Program Requirements).

Duties

Meet all requirements for the CCFP.
Prepare weekly menus and get approved by the Director or Assistant Director.
Prepare/cook daily meals.
Planning, making necessary purchases for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and snack daily according to the CCFP requirements.
Keep an up-to-date Recipe Binder and a Child Nutrition Label Binder.
Placing weekly food/grocery orders and picking up food/grocery orders from vendor.
Placing orders for janitorial supplies and assuring items are accounted for at delivery time.
Supervise and work with Assistant Cook (if one is assigned to you).
Maintain kitchen equipment and food inventories. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
Assist teachers with cooking experience lessons for the classrooms.
Maintain record keeping for meals served, food and supplies.
Maintain Inventory of goods and place orders as needed.
Required to have a Background Check and Clearance upon hiring.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have, or willing to acquire, a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification. Training and experience in food preparation and nutrition. Attend ongoing trainings in food services as required by Child and Adult Care Food Program (CCFP).

Nice To Haves

Kitchen experience in a children's daycare setting.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.

Benefits

Sick Time
Personal Time
Vacation Days
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays / Paid Closures
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Life Insurance
Employee Discount for childcare
Posted 2025-09-25

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