Site Cook 1 - Head Start

Join our Head Start program! The Site Cook prepares breakfasts, lunches and snacks for children who attend their location and for children who attend assigned non-cooking sites. The Site Cook assigned to large sites may work with a team of Site Cook 1's and Site Cook 2's to provide meals in large quantities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.

• One year experience cooking for groups of 25 or more people.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.

• Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.

• CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

• Food Handlers Card or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

• Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years.

• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of cooking skills, nutrition, and ability to follow quantity recipes.

• Ability to create recipes using a variation of ingredients.

• Must possess excellent organizational, record keeping, and math skills.

• Basic proficiencies in Microsoft Office (including Outlook), videoconferencing platforms, and web tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Kitchen Time

• Food preparation, cooking, and cleaning.

• Prepares food in compliance with CACFP guidelines, and according to menus and special dietary needs.

• Follows recipes and cycles menu to ensure consistent, quality food to all children.

• Provides correct foods for children with documented allergies, religious preference or other conditions.

• Exhibits time management skills to complete meals at specified times.

• Follows all health and sanitation guidelines.

• Maintains clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly kitchen and eating areas, using approved sanitation cleaning guidelines and procedures, keeping all cleaning chemicals in an area inaccessible to children at all times.

• Maintains all CACFP required documentation.

• Participates in central food distribution of weekly food orders.

Office

• Completes food service records and all other required documentation. Submits as scheduled to Nutrition Services Supervisor.

• Maintains a list of foods children cannot eat due to allergies, etc.

• Possesses a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, agency policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.

• Posts current menus and documents changes to assure compliance with USDA standards.

• Plans for and orders food weekly as required, staying within budgetary, recipe, and menu guidelines.

• Responsible for appropriate storage and inventory of all food, food service equipment, and kitchen supplies.

• Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies, including punctuality and attendance.

Classroom

• Works collaboratively with classroom staff for nutrition experiences/activities, parent orientations, and parent meetings.

• Assists with meal set up, interacts with children, and observes eating habits.

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