Overview
Full Time Chef for Childcare Food Program Jobs in Gorham, ME at Seedlings to Sunflowers Non Profit Childcare & Family Center
Job description
About Seedlings to Sunflowers
We are a Non-Profit Childcare and Family Center. Our mission is to encourage each child in all areas of development. We believe that every child presented with the opportunity to belong, develop independence, to cultivate generosity and to master skills will develop a healthy sense of self, which will enhance their ability to succeed academically and socially.
Our center is 5300 sq ft center located at 11 South Gorham Crossing in Gorham, ME.
The co-founders and acting Directors have a commitment to taking care of staff not just by providing a livable wage, but by creating an atmosphere of support and respect. We believe that teachers and our support staff are an essential part of a child’s development and as such we are committed to honoring them by providing a working environment that reflects the value they have in our communities.
Our center provides an Experiential Learn Model (ELM) to include an 18×24 Greenhouse and a culinary program for the children. Staff will be encouraged to utilize fresh produce from our Farm Share, to share in meals provided by the school and to bring unique skills that they may have to the culture of the center.
We hope to not only encourage professional development goals, but also aim to provide opportunities for training and to support staff in following their desired career path.
Job Description
We are looking for a positive, hardworking person to join our amazing team as a chef in our kitchen 5 days a week from 7:00AM to 3:30 PM. Preparing morning, afternoon snacks, breakfast and lunch each day for up to 60 children.
Cook Responsibilities Include:
Responsible for generating ideas for school meals including breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks a day.
Maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for families, staff and children
After training, you will be responsible for running the kitchen 5 days a week including preparing, cooking and plating meals for 60 children.
Prep food for following day’s meals.
Washing dishes/filling and emptying the dishwasher.
Keeping kitchen tidy.
Cleaning kitchen at the end of the day.
Communicating needs to the Food Program Director
Requirements:
Experience with children preferred.
1 year Kitchen/Cooking experience required.
Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.
Teamwork, problem solving and decision makings skills.
Must be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and assume low level postures to interact with children appropriately.
Successfully pass pre-employment background check.
Benefits
PTO offered
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Lunch provided
Paid training
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $17.00/hr-$19.00/hr
Over 2+ weeks of Paid Time Off
Bonus Option Available
Work Remotely
No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Signing bonus
Ability to Commute:
Gorham, ME 04038 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Gorham, ME 04038: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Full Time Chef for Childcare Food Program
Company: Seedlings to Sunflowers Non Profit Childcare & Family Center
Location: Gorham, ME
