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Overview

Who We Are

Founded in 1988, comprised of almost 300 schools, listed as the 4th largest private child care provider in the United States. Childcare Network offers a warm, caring environment with high- quality education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our proprietary, research-based High Reach learning curriculum is individualized to every age, with activities that combine learning and fun to create happy, curious kids.

Overview

A Child Care Worker, is responsible for maintaining a safe and fun environment for young children to preteens. Their duties include coming up with creative and educational activities, preparing and serving snacks to children and maintaining a clean environment for the children.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that would be available to you as a valued employee.

• Competitive pay, including incentive opportunities for many positions
• Paid Time Off and Company holiday pay
• Medical /Dental /Vision insurance plans
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
• Training and career development opportunities

Responsible for the preparation and service of meals to children and staff.  Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.  Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines. 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• HS Diploma or GED required
• Basic Math problem solving skills
• Experience preparing meals for a large number of people preffered
• Measure USDA Food program preffered
• Must attend or have attended a Food Handler's Workshop
• Must pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Attend all center staff meetings
• Maintain positive interactions with staff, children, and families of the school
• Follow all policies as designated by state licensing and by CNI
• Prepare the food served to the children in accordance with the meal patterns required by the childcare food program
• Follow the menus that have been developed and notify the director of any deviation from the posted menu
• Wash, rinse and sanitize dishes and pots/ pans and replace on shelves
• Work with the director to order monthly food items
• Pull all back dated food items forward upon the arrival of new food order and put new food on shelves and in containers
• Wear a hair net at all times
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in accordance with the standards set by the division of environmental health
• Perform cleaning duties including scour sinks, straighten and wipe out refrigerator, wipe down stove and fan, empty garbage after lunch and at the end of the day, sweep and mop kitchen floor, clean and sanitize office/staff bathrooms, clean oven, clean trash can with bleach and water, clean counter tops with bleach and water, defrost and clean out freezers, clean, sweep and mop laundry room, dust shelves in kitchen and laundry room, and use fresh wash rinse sterile water in sinks between washing
• Assist with preparing all paperwork required by the food program including meal counts and production records
• Willing to do other duties as assigned