Excellent Beginnings Cook - 183 days - McAuley Place

Excellent Beginnings

TITLE: Excellent Beginnings Cook
QUALIFICATIONS: 21 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
REPORTS TO: Program Administrator
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOALS: Compliance with governing authorities: CACFP, Health Department and DHS/OEC

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Performance Value:

Activities and Environment
1. Organizes work efficiently and maintains a clean work environment that is safe.
2. Monitors kitchen space to assist in keeping it neat and organized.
3. Provides adequate feedback daily.
4. Has the ability to identify problems and assist in correction.
5. Must be able to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities
7. Meets program attendance requirements.
8. Punctual, including submitting time off in Frontline and clocks in/out at assigned time.
9. Maintains professional appearance following program dress code.
10. Open to new ideas and take initiative. Possesses enthusiasm for the position.
11. Accepts responsibility for job-related tasks.
12. Completes all Better Beginnings guidelines required of staff.
13. Accepts all assignments given by supervisors.
14. Completes yearly self-evaluation and provides input for staff performance evaluations following district and/or program process.
15. Uses good judgment and keeps information confidential.
16. Follows chain of command with issues or concerns.
17. Supports and follows all administrative and district decisions and all personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the personnel handbook.
18. Maintains all areas of professionalism (dress, demeanor, speech, confidentiality) with supervisors, staff,
co-workers, other district staff and the community.

Interpersonal Skills
19. Works to build positive relationships with supervisors, families, co-workers, school personnel and others. Avoids showing favoritism.
20. Communicates effectively with a positive, professional attitude (e.g. flexible, non-judgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, tactful, patient) with supervisors, families, co-workers and others daily.
21. Works as a part of a team with concern for the entire program.
Qualifications include enjoyment of young children, good mental and physical health, and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, willingness to complete training requirements, and willingness to undergo background checks required by law.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Based on Bentonville Schools Salary Schedule

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated based on the Bentonville Schools Employee Handbook, Job Performance Review Summary and BPS Classified Evaluation.