Martha & Mary KIDS - ELC

FULL TIME COOK

Silverdale, WA

Martha & Mary Kids is seeking a responsible and professional Full Time Cook to join our amazing team located in Silverdale, WA! The Cook is responsible for implementing the meal preparation and planning of the meals, ordering the supplies, maintaining the kitchen and food storage accordingly, and accurate and descriptive record keeping. We are looking for a reliable individual who is committed to providing quality work, compassion for those we serve, and strive to make a difference in children’s lives. We would love to have you join our Martha & Mary KIDS team!

Starting wage is $19.75 -$24.07hr. depending on related experience as determined by Supervisor

Schedule: 5:30am-2pm Monday- Friday

Martha & Mary has been caring for children, seniors, and families in Greater Kitsap for 130 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, home care, care management and long-term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop menus, prepare and serve breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snacks for children in the program, following an approved USDA menu.
• Manage all aspects of prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements.
• Inventory, order, and check invoices and store all kitchen supplies and food.
• Maintain complete records pertaining to USDA/CACFP Food Program, Martha & Mary KIDS Requirements and Washington State Licensing guidelines.
• The ability to understand the needs of children with food allergies, and to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance.
• Must possess a current food handlers’ card and have experience in USDA Guidelines.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Professional and detail-oriented individual
• Organizational and calculation skills
• Reliability and dependability
• Someone with great integrity and trustworthiness
• Must have basic computer skills i.e., email, word documents

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience working in a licensed childcare center, public school, or commercial kitchen required
• Knowledgeable in USDA requirements
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler’s Permit and a First Aid/CPR certificate
• Experience within childcare and with USDA/CACFP guidelines preferred

Why join us? We provide you:

Benefits:

Martha & Mary offers fair wages, competitive benefits and supportive work environments, where we become friends and family. We invite you to apply and become a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers. The following benefits/compensation are offered at Martha & Mary.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued at varying rates depending on length of employment. Accrual rates begin at 5.32 hours per month based on a 40-hour workweek. These accruals include the required sick leave per Washington State’s Paid Sick Leave Law
• 40% discount on childcare services while working.
• Comprehensive benefit package after 60 days to include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple sites and departments
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan is available immediately upon hire.
• 5 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance and Counseling for life’s challenges outside of the workplace
• Cell phone, Health Club and Auto service discounts
• And much more

Martha & Mary employee benefits and wages offered are reviewed annually and are intended to be fair, beneficial, and competitive in today’s market whether just entering our workforce or nearing retirement. Benefit offerings are based on employment status. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks. Our organization follows WA Proclamation 21.14.1 which requires all employees working in the Health Care Setting be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are exempt for medical and religious reasons.

Martha & Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.