Part Time Cook - Berkley Child and Family Development Center, School of Education, 27992
- Employer
- University of Missouri Kansas City
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 24, 2021
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Hiring Department
Berkley Child and Family Development Center, School of Education
Job Description
UMKC Berkley Child and Family Development Center, located on the UMKC-Volker campus, has a current opening for a Food Service Worker IV. In this position you will provide skilled work in the cooking and preparation of foods from recipes for lunch and snacks at the Berkley Child and Family Development Center. Work is subject to regular checks for adherence to recipes, and compliance to the sanitary standards of The National Association for the Education of Young Children, State Licensing Board for Child Care Centers, and the Child & Adult Care Food Program.
Key Reponsibilities:
- Help the department continually improve and reach its vision.
- Perform duties related to inventory, supply purchasing, stocking and restocking and other similar tasks.
- Prepare lunch and snacks in accordance to set guidelines provided by the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and secure work area. Follow established cleaning procedures and schedules. After thorough training, properly operate designated equipment such as a mixer, stove, oven, sanitizer, and can opener.
- Ensure the setup, service, preparation, operation and cleanup of the dishwashing/pot and pan washing areas as needed.
- Provide and ensure that others provide high-quality service to children and families. Assist in meeting the department’s customer service objectives
Minimum Qualifications
A job offer for this position is contingent on passing a physical examination to determine if the candidate possesses the physical capabilities necessary to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum experience requirement: completion of eighth grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Two years of experience in the preparation and service of food in an institutional or commercial food service facility.
• Knowledge and demonstration of food preparation, including knife skills, and equipment, service and sanitation methods are required.
• ServSafe® certification desirable upon hire, or is able to be acquired within approximately six months of hire.
• Ability to handle and lift heavy kitchen utensils and supplies (e.g., 40 pounds).
Preferred Qualifications
The kitchen is the heart of a home, and that is no different here at Berkley. Successful candidates will need to enjoy working with children, as you will be a critical part of the team, with daily interactions with children and families. A desire to provide high quality customer service is strongly preferred.
Experience working in a preschool or child care environment preferred.
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time, non-benefit eligible, 22-23 hours per week
Salary
$13.69 - $15.00
Shift
8:30-1:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Application Deadline
Open until filled. Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately.
Application Instructions
Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (855) 524-0002.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
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