Cook

Cook

Location: Archer City Child Development Center, Archer City, Texas
Employer: Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC)
Status: Part Time

Position Summary:

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Cook at the Archer City Child Development Center in Archer City, Texas. This is a part-time hourly position. This position entails mainly specific tasks that are technical in nature and requires the ability to work with others to accomplish program goals and objectives and integration of program activities to achieve comprehensive program services for eligible children and families. Regular work hours are set by the Center Director, however, occasional changes may be made in the schedule. Must be able to adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.

Head Start is committed to establishing a learning environment in which children, parents, and staff can teach and learn from one another. To accomplish this goal, staff must display sensitivity to and knowledge of the community’s cultural differences and issues. All Head Start staff shall agree to abide by the program’s Standards of Conduct introduced during pre-service and/or orientation. Employee orientation, pre-service and in-service training are provided in order to assist staff and volunteers in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities.

Supervise production/preparation, food purchases, and service of meals in accordance with established USDA and State guidelines and standards of nutrition, health, and sanitation. Plan nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start students, parents and teachers. Perform administrative tasks in support of the food preparation process, including documentation maintenance of records. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing all food service operations.
• Maintain all local, State, and Federal (including Licensing and Health Department) food service health and sanitation standards.
• Assemble food, dishes, utensils and supplies needed for timely meal preparation.
• Prepare high-quality nutritional food, in quantity sufficient for Center needs.
• Prepare menus and follow standardized recipes.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures. Assure that food temperatures are hot or cold enough and kitchen areas are sanitary so that health standards are maintained.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils using approved sanitation methods.
• Complete routine maintenance of kitchen and equipment, including weekly deep cleaning.
• Order or shop for all food and non-food items required for meal preparation. Complete grocery tickets with itemized purchases, including number of items, item description, cost per item, and total costs of items. If bought by pound, indicate weight of items. Take advantage of sale items and practice other good kitchen economy habits. Have a procedure for tracking tickets for monthly report.
• Maintain inventory of all kitchen goods. Use oldest inventory before using newer purchases.
• Ensure that all special dietary needs of children are met.
• Maintain food inventories as required.
• Prepare all meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks). Serve breakfast to children arriving late that have not eaten.
• Take head count in the manner required by USDA and accurately record count on proper forms. Compare head count with attendance to ensure accuracy. Coordinate with staff for special activities.
• Maintain food preparation area in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Prepare all paperwork for USDA and program guidelines.
• Ensure TDFPS regulations are followed to maintain license.
• Communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Show up to work, on time, ready to work scheduled hours.
• Assure that no child is ever left alone or unattended.
• Must be aware of the legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse and neglect by parents, staff members, and others, in accordance with the provisions of Federal, State, or local law.
• Ensure Attendance (form H1535) and Daily Meal Production (form H1530) is done weekly.
• Ensure that Claim for Reimbursement, (form H4502) and Claim for Reimbursement worksheet (H4502) are done on a monthly basis and submitted on last day of month.
• Submit Time Distribution Report on the last day of each month.
• Ensure that Enrolled, New Enrolled, Drop List (Blue Form) are done monthly and submitted to CACFP Clerk by the last day of each month.
• Maintain Eligibility for CACFP Food Program (form B).
• Maintain CACFP Application on file
• Maintain CACFP documentation on file.

Benefits Package:

RPMC offers its part-time employees a benefits package that includes:

• Telemedicine, tele-counseling, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Matching 401K plan

• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays

Additional Details:

• Position remains open until filled

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and provider.