HS Cook Aide

Serve all program participants a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks in accordance with prescribed meal plans, meeting USDA regulations, food and sanitation regulations. Assume duties of Cook if Cook is absent.

Duties and Responsibilities

Each employee is expected to strive for excellence in the performance of their tasks in an efficient manner, exercising good judgment with a dedication in fulfilling the mission of the agency and service to others. Employees are expected to keep informed of community issues, regulations, new research, and trends related to your field of work. Each employee is expected to assist with fund development. Integration of agency programs and services places each employee in a position of cooperation: seeking advice from other employees; sharing of program information; and assisting in other work units when needed. All employees must be conscious of and develop habits in reducing waste, eliminating duplication of services, and improving productivity and cost effectiveness.

In the performance of your job, the following specific policies, procedures, and regulations should be adhered to:

Head Start Program Performance Standards

KCEOC Child Development Policies and Procedures

KCEOC Personnel Policies and Procedures

KCEOC Financial Policies and Procedures

KCEOC Travel Policy and Procedures

USDA Child Care Food Program Requirements

The duties of the Cook Aide include, but are not limited to:

• Acquire knowledge of and implement accordingly the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

• Work cooperatively with other Child Development staff in the planning, integration, and implementation of EHS/HS program services for children 0 to 5 years of age.

• Become competent in the use of designated computer programs, and use properly in the operations of the Child Development Program.

• Responsible for compiling designated reports in a timely manner.

• Participate in the annual program self-assessment process.

• Gain a working knowledge of all programs operated by KCEOC for the purpose of providing information, making referrals and the delivery of integrated services to clients.

• Preserve the privacy of all children and families enrolled in KCEOC’s Child Development Program by maintaining the confidentiality and security of all family information.

• Responsible for generating an appropriate amount of non-federal share (in-kind) that is reasonable and necessary for the operation of the Child Development Program.

• Responsible for obtaining the annual required number of Child Development training hours per local, state and federal regulations through KCEOC’s Pre-service Training.

• Maintain certification by a recognized source, such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross in CPR and First Aid and Safety.

In addition, the duties of the Cook Aide include, but are not limited to:

• Implement and adhere to designated menus and meal plans that are developed by the Nutrition Specialist.

• Maintain center kitchen facilities; assuring cleanliness, safety, and proper use of equipment.

• Maintain accurate records as required.

• Serve all program participants a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks in accordance with prescribed meal plans, meeting USDA regulations, food and sanitation regulations.

• Cook Aide must be able to assume the role of the Cook in the absence of the regularly assigned cook; to carry out daily activities; and complete all required paperwork in a timely, accurate fashion.

• Perform other duties as assigned.