Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Assistant Cook supports the Head Cook in preparing and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks for children enrolled at Great Bay Kids. This role plays a key part in ensuring that all food preparation and kitchen operations comply with health, safety, and licensing standards. The Assistant Cook works closely with the Head Cook and childcare staff to deliver meals on schedule, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and contribute to a positive and enjoyable dining experience for children.
This position is currently for our Pease Location.
Duties
·Deliver meals to classrooms and pick up dishes when mealtimes are finished.
·Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
·Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and sanitation standards.
·Support with food inventory, storage, and rotation of supplies.
·Step in to fulfill Head Cook responsibilities in their absence, ensuring meal service continues without interruption.
·Collaborate with childcare staff to accommodate food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
·Assist the Head Cook in preparing and serving daily meals and snacks in accordance with menus, nutritional guidelines, and food safety regulations.
·Assist with planning and preparation for special events or celebrations involving meals/snacks.
Requirements
·Previous experience in food preparation or kitchen support, preferably in a childcare, school, or similar setting.
·Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and storage practices.
·Ability to lift, carry, and transport food and supplies.
·Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
·Flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a childcare environment.
. Will pass a state and federal background check
·Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain).
Nice To Haves
- Serv Safe Certification
- First Aid and CPR
Benefits
Full Time Employees
- Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision are available on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- Employer paid Short Term Disability Life Insurance.
- Vacation and Sick Time earned on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan for all employees that work 20+ hours a week.
- Discounts on childcare tuition rates (based on availability)
- Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year
- Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week of celebration our staff!
- 3 Program Development Days
- Access to Educational Grants
- SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel, etc.
All Employees
- Employees who work 15+ hours accrue vacation and sick time, starting 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year if scheduled to work on the day the holiday falls!
- Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week of celebrating our staff!
- 3 Program Development Days
- Fun Family like atmosphere
- Access to Educational Grants
- Half hour paid lunch (if working over 6 hours)
- SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel etc.
About Us
Great Bay Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and school age enrichment programs for children. Our early education facilities are located in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH with school age programs offered in Exeter and Portsmouth (Summer only).