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Dietary Manager/Cook (South Bellingham)
Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
2945 Douglas Avenue
compensation:
$21.00 - $25.75 per hour
employment type:
employee's choice
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Dietary Manager/Cook
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How to apply: Submit your cover letter and resume through this ad, indicating your salary expectations, as well as the days and times that you are available for the interview process.
Job Type: Part-time or Full-time. Flexibility with shift. For example, hours for FT could be approximately from 6:30am-3:30pm, 6:00am-3:00pm, or 5:30am-2:30pm. Hours for PT could be 6:30am-12:00pm or 8:30am-2:00pm.
As a part of Blossom’s mission in caring for our developing youth, we strive to provide well rounded and nutritious meals. This unique position offers the opportunity to combine culinary expertise with a passion for early childhood development. You will be responsible for preparing and serving meals that promote healthy growth, ensuring food safety standards are upheld, and supporting a positive mealtime experience for our young learners. Your culinary skills will help create a warm, welcoming environment that encourages healthy eating habits and joyful mealtimes.
In addition to experience in a kitchen and with young children, desirable qualities include: confidence and experience in food preparation, the ability to multi-task and strong attention to detail (a must to avoid allergic reactions). For more information about us, check out our website: under ‘Programs’ and go to ‘Nutrition’.
If you enjoy cooking for children and want to make a difference, you’ve come to the right place and we look forward to meeting you!
Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines and menu plans tailored for children.
• Plan menus that incorporate a variety of healthy foods, considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Handle food preparation tasks such as chopping, portioning, and cooking using appropriate knife skills and culinary techniques.
• Serve meals in a friendly manner that encourages positive eating habits and social interaction among children.
• Manage food inventory, including ordering supplies, storing ingredients properly, and minimizing waste.
• Ensure all food handling procedures comply with health and safety protocols to prevent contamination or foodborne illnesses.
Skills
• Extensive dietary department experience or dietary aide experience in childcare or healthcare settings.
• Strong menu planning abilities with knowledge of child nutrition standards and preferences.
• Proven food preparation and cooking skills, including knife skills and meal assembly techniques.
• Experience with food service operations within a food industry or restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of food safety practices, sanitation procedures, and proper food handling protocols.
• Managing the quick turn around from breakfast to lunch is critical. Children must be fed on schedule. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Familiarity with large-scale meal preparation for groups of children or similar populations.
What Sets Blossom Apart? Benefits/Perks of course!
• Competitive Compensation: Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package that recognizes your contribution to our organization.
• Supportive work environment: We value teamwork, collaboration, and community building among staff.
• Childcare Discount: We understand the importance of affordable childcare, and as an employee, you will enjoy a significant discount (up to 75%) on childcare services for your own children.
• Up to 3 weeks paid vacation plus paid holidays, and no weekends. Take advantage of paid time off to rejuvenate and spend quality time with loved ones. Enjoy holidays off, and rest easy knowing that you won’t be required to work on weekends. We are closed one week surrounding Independence Day and Christmas every year.
• Benefits for full-time employees include paid vacation, health and dental insurance, and employer contribution to retirement plan.
• We are a staff of enthusiastic, educated, and experienced early childhood professionals.
• Paid in-service days, training opportunities and collaborative meeting times.
• Beautiful, peaceful location with access to Joe's Garden and Connelly Creek Nature Trail.
• Visit our website for photos and program descriptions.
Job Requirements:
• We are looking for employees who will commit to 2 years—preferably longer.
• Food Handler's Permit as required by WA state.
• Required to have or obtain DEL Portable Background Check (per WAC 170-06-0040).
• Have or obtain HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens training certificate, Pediatric/Child CPR& First Aid.
• Confirmation of Negative for TB (WA State Requirement).
• Ability to communicate effectively with the children, family members, supervisors and co-workers.
• Professionalism at all times.
• Experience in group childcare environment preferred.
• Food training in sanitation, food safety, nutrition, food preparation.
• Compensation depends on experience. Please provide information on your salary expectations.
Part-time or Full-time. Flexibility with shift - hours for FT could be approximately from 6:30am-3:30pm, 6:00am- 3:00pm, or 5:30am-2:30pm. Hours for PT could be 6:30am-12:00pm or 8:30am-2:00pm.
This role offers the opportunity for culinary professionals to make a positive impact on children’s health through delicious, wholesome meals. If you thrive in a community oriented environment where your cooking skills can shine while supporting early childhood development, we invite you to join our team!
How to apply: Submit your cover letter and resume through this ad, indicating your salary expectations, as well as the days and times that you are available for the interview process.
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