Assistant Cook

Community Action Partnership of Cambria County•Johnstown, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for assisting with daily food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and snack, ensuring children are supervised, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and records. The Assistant Cook also supports parents and staff with training and provides assistance with administrative tasks as needed. This position requires adherence to various health and safety regulations, including those from the PA State Health Department, Head Start Performance Standards, and State Regulations, as well as the Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment.
Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment.
Must pass initial and annual physical exam and TB screening.
Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources.
Reliable transportation.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Proficient reading, writing, and math skills.
Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment.
Able to lift up to 40 lbs and bend as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Current PA Driver’s License
Experience with volume cooking and serving the public.
ServSafe Certification
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Assists Cook(s) in daily food preparation using efficient methods in volume food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and snack.
Assists in the requisitioning of food and supplies.
Assists in the maintenance of equipment and a clean kitchen facility according to PA State Health Department, Head Start Performance Standards, and State Regulations.
Maintains records required by Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP), i.e. food usage, menu changes, inventory, daily meal counts, allergies, ordering, etc.
Assists in conducting on-site mini training sessions for parents and staff.
Stores equipment and food according to regulations.
Assumes responsibility for the center’s food service in the cook’s absence.
Provides children with allergies and special diets the correct substitutions.
Sets tables.
Food Preparation for Parent Meetings and evening meetings.
Eats with children as needed sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
Provides assistance with phone and door as needed at the center.
Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter.