Cook/Support Staff

Job DetailsJob Location: Clinton Head Start - Clinton, MO 64724Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $14.90 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Education

Cook/Support Staff

Full time

Clinton, MO

Clinton Head Start

 

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook/Support Staff, plans, budgets, prepares, cooks, and serves a variety of cafeteria style meals for all children and staff. Additionally, this position supports classrooms by assisting in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s development and ensure health and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan menus in conjunction with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Lead Cook monthly to


Provide daily United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) CACFP approved nutritional meals
Determine meal prices based on calculations of ingredients and costs to prepare
Estimate quantities needed ensure appropriate quantities for attendance
Order groceries and shop for groceries based on most economical choices
Receive, stock, and rotate groceries and supplies
Prepare, cook, and serve meals adhering to recipes and nutritional and sanitation guidelines
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and utensils
Document and submit documentation of food usage and expenditures to CACFP Lead Cook according based on established deadlines
Appropriately store foods according to CACFP and Sanitation guidelines
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen, adhering to sanitation regulations
Inspect and clean equipment and utensils, requisitioning equipment and materials as needed
Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings, including but not limited to USDA CACFP trainings
Utilizes UKG Ready system to clock in and out and transfer time correctly; submitting change requests if needed
Adjusts and makes appropriate accommodations for children/staff with food allergies or other special needs related to foods/nutrition
Completes training as stated by CHS policy HRD-P-022 – Training
Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture is expected and necessary to make CHS a safe place in which to work. Safe work practices and policies for this position shall be reviewed and strictly followed.
Demonstrates respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, co-workers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices
Assists in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities which support children’s social,
physical, cognitive, ATL and language development
Helps maintain ratios while providing coverage in the classroom
Assists in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, consistent with accreditation
and performance standards
Helps prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning
Supports general task such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning
Support general childcare task for evening parent meeting and policy council meetings


REQUIRED EDUCATION


High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET) or 2 years of experience and/or formal training in cafeteria operations and/or safety and sanitation regulations relative to food service operations.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE


Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong computer skills


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE


Previous experience and/or formal training in cafeteria operations and/or safety and sanitation regulations relative to food service operations
Knowledge of UKG platform, Child Plus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standard


MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS


Must provide proof of valid driver’s licenses and proof of personal valid vehicle insurance
Medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years
Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years


BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

SHIFT:  FT (40 hrs/wk) TBD

EEO STATEMENT: 

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion