Early Head Start Cook

SUMMARY: Responsible for all areas of meal preparation, maintaining proper records and clean kitchen. Assist in other areas of the program as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepare meals and snacks according to menu provided and USDA requirements.

*Keep the entire kitchen and storage area and their contents clean and orderly.

*Make inventory for food supplies weekly and of all kitchen supplies at end of each month and make any orders necessary in a timely manner.

*Keep USDA records daily (amount of food and number of meals served).

*Count children at each meal at point of service.

*Keep bills and invoices organized and logged.

*Responsible for milk order.

*Clean dining room after meals; clean dishes after each meal and put them away.

*Maintain clean refrigerator, inside and outside.

*Maintain and track kitchen supplies. Inform supervisor when supplies are low.

*Take out trash daily.

*Do kitchen laundry weekly.

*Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

*Sit at table with children during mealtime, eat same type of food, encourage good table manners, good nutrition and peaceful environment.

*Take responsibility and be dependable.

*Must attend class or take online required 45 hour Childcare Training modules. When training is finished, complete test for each module to meet requirement.

*Attend trainings and workshops as necessary to enhance job performance.

*Assist in generating in-kind for the center.

*Attendance is essential part of this position.

*Assist in other areas of the program as needed.

*Respect and understand the Chain of Command.

*Perform any other duties as assigned by the Center Coordinator in keeping with the best interest of the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variable in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Driver's License, Proof of proper vehicle insurance coverage. Must comply with all health regulation and CFS background investigations. Must acquire CFS Certificate for Food Management. Must obtain 45 hour Children & Families Childcare Certificate; CPR and First Aide.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.66 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person