Cook - Substitute, Head Start

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows appropriate fiscal procedures in order to obtain kitchen equipment and supplies as needed.
• Completes accurate daily documentation and monthly reports of meals served.
• Prepares and serves daily nutritious hot meals and snacks that meet CACFP guidelines.
• Cleans kitchen facilities, washes dishes, pots and pans following the meal.
• Knowledge in using food slicer, food mixer, knives, dish washer, food scales and other equipment normally associated with an institutional kitchen and safety precautions for using this equipment.
• Helps take physical inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• May be required to use personal transportation to purchase food supplies. Mileage compensation provided.
• Attends regular meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Maintain a sanitary and clean kitchen on a daily basis.
• Must be conscious of grocery purchases to ensure best cost and quality for items.
• Engages with coworkers, parents, volunteers, and children in a friendly and professional manner.
• Participates in monthly staff meeting and case conferencing as integral team member in planning and communication.
• Must be sensitive to children with special needs, the needs of low-income families, and cultural diversity.
• Is aware of all center’s children with food allergies, and ensures they receive the doctor recommended substitutions.
• Completes accurate daily documentation and monthly reports of meals served.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability Required

• Cook I: Prepare and cook for 20-40 children a day and/or a total of two program options (preschool, toddler, or infant) and classroom teachers who will role model family style dining.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years’ experience as a kitchen helper with CommUnify or comparable experience in food preparation for groups required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

• To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Valid California Driver's License and proof of insurance with ability to qualify for coverage under Agency insurance plan.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual preferred.
• Must hold or obtain ServSafe certificate.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; speak; and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.