Job Posting
Cook Assistant
Position: Cook Assistant
Department: Child Care
Reports to: Child Care Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
The position of Cook is one role in a large system of services provided to children and families. A strong food service program is important to support the goals of the childcare program. This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks. It includes menu planning and all phases of kitchen operations. The position contributes to the smooth operation and functioning of the kitchen in adherence to health and food safety codes and the strict cleanliness of the kitchen and food service and storage areas. This position may receive content area supervision and training and technical assistance.
JOB DUTIES:
• Prepares and serves food and assists in any food related activities as directed by the Director
• menus as approved by registered dietitian/nutritionist.
• Overseas full kitchen operations in the absence of Lead Cook.
• Assist the cook in carrying out a financially successful food service operation by helping to control food and labor costs.
• Assist with logging meals and snack prepared and served in the menu book and following USDA/CACFP documentation required for food purchased, prepared and served.
• Acts as a resource and team member with program staff to plan food-related experiences and other nutrition training and activities for the children and parents/families in the program.
• Supports staff in preparing meals and snacks for meetings, planning session and other special events as requested and approved by the Center Supervisor/Director.
• Ensures that meals are presented in a manner that facilitates family style meal services for children and classroom staff.
• Act temporarily in the capacity of cook in his/her absence.
• Ensure that dishes are returned to the kitchen for cleaning and preparation for the next meal. Responsible for proper storage of food, clean-up of kitchen and equipment.
• Notifies supervisor of any safety or health issues or concerns.
• Positively represents Child Care in the community.
• Prepare food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of food preparation and storage technique.
• Knowledge of USDA/CACFP program requirements.
• Possess knowledge of the local, state and federal regulations pertaining to sanitation and food service.
• Knowledge of regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.
• Knowledge of the Seminole Tribe, resources, customs and language are helpful.
• Skill in handling sharp knives, and other cutting utensils.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare healthy and attractive meals and snacks and to maintain the kitchen, dining room and storage and food service areas in a safe and healthy condition.
• Ability to be flexible in food preparation and other food related activities.
• Ability to work sensitively with staff, children and parents is required.
• Ability to organize time efficiently and accept responsibility, at times with limited supervision is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about any information regarding families, children and staff is necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Work is performed in a typical kitchen and classroom environment.
• Exposure to heat, cold, fumes and steam.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Talk, hear, sit; use hands to handle objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands.
• Extensive repetitive use of hands and arms to use kitchen equipment.
• Position requires frequent lifting of 50 lbs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma, or GED.
• Preferred with two years’ experience in a childcare setting.
• Food Handlers Certification or must obtain within 90 days of employment
• Must be able to pass the Seminole Nation required background check.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
• Must have fingerprinting completed within 90 days of employment.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
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