COOK ($20.38-$21.62/hr)

DEPARTMENT: Head Start Health Department

POSITION TITLE: Cook

LOCATION: As assigned to site

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Food Service Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepare and serve meals and snacks to children and teaching staff in center-based sites. Prepare meals for special events such as parent meetings and policy council. Maintain a high standard of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in the preparation, handling, and storage of food, as well in equipment and storage areas.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency
• One year of experience cooking in food service setting
• Valid ServSafe Certificate and Allergen Awareness Certificate

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare all meals and snacks in accordance with program policies, state and federal regulations.
• Follow menu and recipes as planned. When changes need to be made to the menu, consults in advance with Cook Coordinator or Nutrition Specialist.
• In collaboration with the Nutrition Specialist, adheres to diet modifications and allergy action plans in accordance with documented requirements.
• Complete daily production logs and other paperwork required by the program.
• Order food and supplies necessary for production and sanitation.
• Load and unload food for delivery.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and storage areas, ensuring a high level of sanitation, safety, and cleanliness.
• Assist in the training of kitchen assistants and substitute kitchen personnel.
• Attend all program trainings and meetings
• Remote work available complying with the agency’s policy.
• Required to travel regularly throughout the Service area, to all Community Action sites and service locations, and occasionally out of the service area.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Comply with agency and funders’ paperwork requirements and procedures
• Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings, team meetings, mandatory agency trainings, and participate in professional development activities.
• Performs related work as required.

This does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the agency.