Cook/Janitor

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of a full time Cook/Janitor at the Turner Child Development Center in Quanah, Texas. The position will be scheduled to work Monday through Friday.  Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess basic math skills and a working knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for kitchen production and within the childcare facility. The ideal candidate will have experience and a Food Handler's Certificate (or will obtain within first few months of hire).

The Cook/Janitor supervises production/preparation, food purchases, and service of meals in accordance with established USDA and State guidelines and standards of nutrition, health and sanitation. Plans nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start students, parents and teachers. Performs administrative tasks in support of the food preparation process, including documentation maintenance of records. (See other essential duties as outlined in the job description.)

The Cook/Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment within the childcare facility. This includes daily cleaning tasks, occasional deep cleaning, and ensuring all areas are free of hazards.

The Cook/Janitor plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of children, staff, and visitors.

RPMC offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package to include medical, dental and vision benefits with a $25,000 life insurance policy, dependent care FSA, telemedicine, tele-counseling and EAP as well as a matching 401K.  Other benefits that are available for employees include critical illness, accident, voluntary life, and long-term disability.  The company also offers a generous leave to include sick leave, vacation leave and 14 paid holidays.

Position will remain open until filled. 

Sign on Bonus Offered!

*Rolling Plains Management is an equal opportunity employer and provider.*

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Health Department Certificate desired
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for kitchen production.
• Previous experience in janitorial or custodial work is preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning products, equipment and best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize and meet deadlines required.
• Basic computer skills desired.  
• Ability and desire to work with diverse populations required.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.
• Available for a light amount of night and weekend work.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, driving or riding in a sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at the child’s eye level (which includes floor activities) or other duties assigned. 
• High level of daily repetitive motion with hands and arms in food preparation and delivery activities.
• Continuous standing and walking for most of an 8 hour work day.
• Frequent daily bending and lifting of bulk foods, equipment or other items.  On occasion, employee must lift and/or remove up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Regular bending, squatting or crouching.
• Regular reaching occurs to retrieve utensils and food items or other items.
• The usual requirements in a classroom environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud working in a center and kitchen.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
• Ability to work in close quarters.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Light to normal travel – ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area. 
• Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.