About the Role
Under the guidance of the Health/Nutrition Coordinator, the Cook is responsible for operating a USDA Food Program (the Child and Adult Care Food program, or CACFP) and meal preparation.
Responsibilities
- Operating a USDA Food Program (the Child and Adult Care Food program, or CACFP)
- Meal preparation
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to follow directions, accept supervision, and function as a team member with all center staff
- Must meet all current child care employee regulations—background checks, training and educational requirements, physical exams
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Skills
- Meal preparation and planning for a large group
- Cooking in quantity
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- One year of experience cooking in quantity
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Food Handler’s/Management Certificate (if not, must complete within 1 month of hire)
Benefits
- Employees are immediately eligible for paid holidays
- Two weeks of PTO per year; increasing with longevity
- Featuring a positive, supportive work environment
- Discounts on childcare for employees
- Offering a 403B retirement plan and matching after 1 year of service
- Offering health, dental, vision, life, and various supplemental insurance choices
- Education assistance and tuition reimbursement for eligible staff
About the Company
- ABCD has provided services to migrant, seasonal, and local farm workers’ children as well as other urban and rural low-income families since 1946.
- As a non-profit provider of comprehensive child development services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, the agency serves on average over 1,200 children in nineteen rural New York State counties.
- ABCD is a community of dedicated individuals.
- As early education leaders, who continually work to make strong, lasting, positive impact on children.
- At ABCD you will find a dynamic environment and diverse culture that is friendly, welcoming, and collaborative.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or any other status protected by law.
