Cook/Nutritionist - Here We Grow Child Development Center
Draper, UT 84020
About the Job
Here We Grow Early Learning Center is a childcare center that is owned and operated by JoAnne Albrecht in Draper, UT. We are open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. Our core values are Compassion, Helpful, Integrity, Laughter, and Development. We are a tight-knit team supporting families in raising their children by providing high-quality care and education for each child in an environment that is nurturing, exciting, and fun!
We are looking for a friendly and talented person to fill our full or part-time Nutritionist position. This role will allow you to get to know EVERYONE at the center! You will get to do what you do best and provide teachers and children with fun meals and snacks – on someone else’s dime!
Our Nutritionist Key Roles and Responsibilities include:
- Open the center to prepare for breakfast and Drop-Off time; Greet parents.
- Prepare weekly menus that reflect all Child Nutrition Program requirements; Change menus according to availability, and seasonality, and provide variation
- Place weekly food and supply orders
- Prepare and serve healthy and balanced meals and snacks to all classrooms at the appropriate temperature and on time; serve alternative foods for those with allergies or dietary restrictions
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all storage areas; Make sure all thermometers are working properly; Check all expiration dates; Wash and sanitize all dishes; Remove trash daily; Organize and put away all groceries, food orders, and non-food items.
- Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere
- Comply with all state rules and regulations
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of Here We Grow
The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:
- One (1) year of childcare experience
- Possesses a desire to make an impact in the lives of others
- Has a professional, positive attitude, is reliable and on time
- Ability to multitask
- Has a loving and nurturing demeanor with children, is sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, and makes all children feel loved, included, and valued.
- Ability to communicate effectively, and establish a positive, supportive atmosphere with management, children, parents, and staff
- Has, or is willing to acquire a Food Handler’s permit, CPR, and First Aid Certification
- Willing to attend monthly staff meetings
- Willing to complete local, state, and national professional training hours.
- Willing to complete all Child Nutrition Program training
- Completes a Utah Background Check
- Meets the physical demands necessary, such as sitting on the floor and standing quickly, climbing or balancing, kneeling, crawling, crouching, lifting, and/or moving up to 50 lbs.
If you don’t meet all of the requirements listed above, that’s okay! We will teach you everything you need to know to feel prepared, comfortable, and successful in this role! We also provide our employees the resources and means to further their education in early childhood. If you are friendly and passionate, can follow a recipe, and has a desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we want you on our team!
About Here We Grow Child Development Center:
Here We Grow Early Learning Center started as a small business over 20 years ago when Owner JoAnne Albrecht’s search for childcare for her own children was unsuccessful. Recognizing a wider need for quality childcare, she expanded her business and has successfully established an environment devoted to the love, growth, development, and safety of children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Here We Grow is comprised of a wonderful, inclusive team of teachers and staff, committed to the well-being and education of children, and strong parent-teacher partnerships.
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