Cook-Early Childhood Education

Position Title

Cook

Department

Early Childhood Education

Union/Non Union

Union

Site/Location

Mott Haven                                        Winifred Wheeler

375 East 143rd Street                      200 Alexander Ave

Bronx, NY  10454                               Bronx, NY  10454

Mill Brook                                           Children’s Pride

201 Saint Ann’s Avenue                414 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY, 10454                       Bronx, NY 10451

Honorable Eugene Oliver, Jr. Education Center

705 Concourse Village West

Bronx, NY 10451

FLSA-Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

$29,120.00 - $33,000.00 annually

Reports To

Education Director

POSITION SUMMARY

East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities.

East Side House’s Early Childhood programs provide Early Head Start and Head Start services in a safe, supportive, educational environment for children ages 18+ months to 5 years of age.  Serving 231 children daily from five locations, the comprehensive program is designed to develop the cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills of children in a safe, supportive environment. Children and families receive a broad range of educational, nutritional, social and preventive health services. Our staff foster partnerships with families so that they can support school learning and achievement as well as advocate for their children and themselves. We expect that all staff will work collaboratively, and with the community, to promote school readiness while creating a safe, healthy and protective environment.

Essential Functions:

The cook is responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch and snack, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures.

• The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using menus and food production systems.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Prepares well-balanced, nutritious, appetizing meals daily by accurately following menus provided by the Nutrition Consultant, ensuring that meals are prepared on time and correct portions are served at the appropriate temperature.
• Prepares an appropriate amount of food utilizing standards set by the Child, Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders and ensures food is served family style.
• Ensures that all food is prepared and stored properly and in accordance with all food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations. Refrigerator/freezer temperatures must be taken daily and adjustments made as needed. Food temperatures must be taken at appropriate times and recorded as required and