Great Bay Kids
Assistant Cook - Pease Location
Great Bay Kids, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, 00215
Assistant Cook - Pease Location
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Reference ID: 159191 Location: Portsmouth, NH Category: Education/Training Job Type: Full Time
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.
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).
Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent
Minimum Experience : 1 Yr
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Reference ID: 159191 Location: Portsmouth, NH Category: Education/Training Job Type: Full Time
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.
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).
Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent
Minimum Experience : 1 Yr
Apply
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