PRIMARY PURPOSE: Perform duties as determined by cook, including assisting cook in preparing and serving meals for classes daily. Working with teaching team, parents, and children. Kitchen clean-up daily.. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions): 1.Food preparation and planning a.Prepare food daily. b.Use planned rotation menus; follow approved and credited recipes for menu items and for cook'schoice (up to twice monthly). c.Prepare nutritious and appealing meals and snacks that meet the developmental/individual needs,allergies, and preferences of children 0-5, following CACFP guidelines. d.Meals are planned and prepared for serving at specified meal times. e.Cover prepped food for transport from kitchen to classroom. f. Transport meals to classroom on carts, prepped and ready for individual children. Please check our website for full job description.