Cook (Utica Floating - Ney Ave | Part Time)

MVCAA is currently recruiting individuals to work with at-risk youth, preschool-age children, and their families in Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties.

About the role

Implementation of food service for the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs serving children ages 8 weeks – 5 years. Cooks are responsible for ensuring the nutritional needs of children are met in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adheres to health, safety, food handling, food storage, and sanitation requirements at all times in accordance with all applicable food safety regulations.
• Maintains awareness of all classroom-specific food service needs, including knowledge and understanding of Dietary Modifications and Food Allergies.
• Maintains a kitchen environment that is clean, safe, and compliant with all food safety regulations and applicable codes.
• Provides meals of age-specific portion sizes to children in accordance with USDA/CACFP guidelines.
• Adheres to the menu cycle, adjusting only when necessary due to the availability of menu items when approved by the Nutrition Manager.
• Works with classroom staff to provide Nutrition Education Lessons to children and families.
• Participates in meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and developmentally appropriate social skills for children age birth to 5.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly record-keeping including, but not limited to: equipment temperatures, food temperatures, cleaning records, inventory, food and supply orders, and food production records or delivery invoices where applicable.
• Identifies and encourages families wanting to volunteer in the classroom, work as substitutes, or in other volunteer activities to the Human Resource office.
• Secures substitutes for all absences.
• Completes custodial duties not provided by the lease agreement.
• Understands, generates, and documents in-kind and other allowable costs toward the non-federal share requirement.
• Demonstrates commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Understands and supports MVCAA, Inc. Supervision of Children policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the successful execution of the program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Basic literacy skills.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing, and internet navigation.
• Able to travel to all sites, trainings, and meetings as necessary and requested.
• Driver’s license preferred.
• Able to maintain accurate records.
• Background check, fingerprint clearance, physical exam, and TB test required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move throughout kitchen, classroom, building, gross motor areas, and outside venues during a field trip.

Pay

$16.51 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (12-month staff)

Benefits

MVCAA offers a generous benefit package.