Job Detail

Kitchen Staff

EastLake Church (Chula Vista, CA)

Job Title: Kitchen Staff | EastLake Children's Center

Level: $19.50 per hour

Hours: up to 29 hours a week

The Kitchen staff shall work under the direct supervision of the Director, and is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the preparation, cooking, baking, and serving of a variety of foods in quantity.


Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute the preparation of food, cooking, baking and serving tasks, to provide snacks and lunch to the Children’s Center students.
  • Operate and maintain cooking equipment, such as ovens, stovetops, and grills.
  • Maintain proper sanitary conditions to meet health codes, including the cleaning of utensils, equipment and Kitchen.
  • Assure the proper storage of food.
  • Create monthly snack and lunch menus.
  • Estimate food quantities needed for meals and snacks according to the monthly menus; order correct amounts for economical food service.
  • Place food and supply orders using approved vendors.
  • Maintain inventory of all food and kitchen supplies.
  • Maintain records of student food allergies and monthly menus.
  • Prepare alternate snacks or lunches for children with food allergies.
  • Lift heavy containers of food and supplies.
  • Consult with Director regarding Kitchen needs and conditions.
  • Train and supervise support staff in the methods and procedures of assigned tasks; organize and assign work in the kitchen.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other staff.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Methods of preparing, cooking and serving food in large quantities.
  • Inventory methods and practices.
  • Nutritional requirements of preschool-aged children.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Standard liquid and dry measurements.
  • Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.
  • Storage and rotation of perishable food.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, and responsible experience in preparing food in large quantities.

License and Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License along with a valid Food Handler Certificate.