Cook/Floater

Dare to dream, it’s never too late to start doing what makes you happy!
 

At Kama’aina Kids we teach ABC’s, colors, number, shapes, and days. Sing songs, rhyme, and put on fingerplays.

Each day is different, a challenge will be sure to come your way, when it comes to tiny humans you never know what they will say.

It is this that keeps us on our toes, whilst combing hair or even wiping a nose.

Your hard work pays off when milestones are achieved, all that time helped a little one believe.

And when you feel unsure, we just want you to know, Kama’aina Kids has got your back, we help your little ones grow.

When you join Kama'aina Kids Ohana you can expect:

• To be a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
• To be supported with a work/life balance and a minimum 50% childcare discount
• To be nurtured in your professional growth through training, meetings, one on one support, and financial assistance.
• To be part of our community enriched culture, where laughter, fun and creativity is encouraged.

Kama’aina Kids Benefits:
(Benefits vary based on hours worked)

• $100 New Hire Bonus
• Competitive Pay Rates ($13 per hour)
• College Tuition Reimbursement ($1000 per semester)
• Student Loan Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Training (Community First Aid, CPR/AED Certification)
• 401k
• Health Insurance (Plus vision and dental)
• Pet Insurance
• Childcare Discounts (50-75% discount)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Birthday Holiday

Essential Job Functions):

• Support a learning Center environment.
• Help with appropriate daily activities for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.
• Establish a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.
• Supervise children for safety.
• Arrange classroom daily and prior to Fall and Summer sessions.
• Change diapers and/or wet or soiled clothing.
• Keep the environment clean and orderly; bend and pick up toys, wipe tables and chairs, etc.
• Attend staff meetings, school programs, In/Service Training. Fill out injury reports.
• Answer the telephone and record messages according to company format.
• Handle the responsibilities of cooking and keeping a kitchen
• Understand and do the math required for figuring the quantity of food to prepare
• Follow guidelines of USDA Federal Food Program
• Keep records accurate and up to date
• Plan meals according to Kama‘aina Kids/HCC Standard Menu and USDA guidelines
• Prepare meals
• See that meals are served on time
• Determine necessary foods to be ordered from the Main Office or appropriate supplier when authorized
• Attend food service workshops as directed

Secondary Job Functions (tasks that can be delegated):

• Call in orders to Main Office and vendors
• Shop for fresh foods and store them properly
• Handle a Petty Cash Account; be accountable for all money issued for food purchases
• Prepare and post menus for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack
• Set up and serve meals
• Wash and sterilize dishes, pots, glasses, and utensils after use
• Scrub counters and kitchen tables after use (may also be responsible for cleaning the dining area after a serving)
• Keep kitchen floor clean by picking up dropped food and wiping up spills
• Clean refrigerators and stove at least weekly
• Clean fan, freezers, and storage areas at least every other month or as needed

Additional Responsibilities (expected of all staff):

• Relate joyfully and sensitively to children.
• Greet parents cheerfully.
• Greet children individually, warmly, and cheerfully.
• Give loving personal attention to children when they need it; comfort crying, dry tears, wipe noses, give hugs and reassurance.
• Be conscious of cleanliness of children; soiled clothing must be changed, children’s hands and faces kept clean.
• Report all sign of illness, injury or possible abuse and unusual behavior to the Center Director.
• Use group management and discipline that is positive, consistent, and appropriate.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward children, parents, and coworkers.
• Communicate with children, parents, coworkers, and Director.
• Work cooperatively with Director and other staff towards maintaining a quality program for children.

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current First Aid & CRP/AED Certification (Qualified Training Provided).
• No prior experience required; all training is provided.

Learn more!

https://kkcareers.com
https://www.facebook.com/kamaainakids

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