Center Aide-Cook Aide

Focus: HOPE•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Cook Aide will perform routine tasks, including manual preparation, seasoning, and cooking. And will also be responsible for cleaning the work area, equipment, and utensils.

Requirements

Preferred high school diploma or GED certification. If the candidate does not have either, they will be provided with a 6-month grace period to enter a GED or high school diploma certification program. Once entered, they will be granted 1 year to complete the certification from the time of hire.
If the candidate has a high school diploma or GED certification upon hire, they will be provided with a 6 month-1 year grace period to sign up for a CDA certification program. Upon each candidate’s entry into the certification program, they will be granted 1 year to complete their CDA requirement.
Maintain knowledge of Licensing and Performance Standards
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, ability to be flexible.
Must possess good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong commitment to civil and human rights.
Knowledge of janitorial/cleaning practices.
Ability to lift 75 pounds as needed.
Ability to work in a standing position as required.
Dexterity.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Obtains necessary components of meals to meet CACFP regulations to ensure all daily food requirements are met.
Prepares and serves all food according to established guidelines.
Sanitize bowls, pans, utensils, work surfaces, and other areas within the kitchen.
Portion food servers in accordance with CACFP guidelines.
Actively participates in menu planning.
Maintains records in accordance with specified guidelines.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Adheres to Head Start regulations and federal and state standards regarding food preparation and distribution.
Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and children on CACFP program and Head Start performance standards as needed.
Ensures children with food restrictions have appropriate food substitutions.
Responsible for following CACFP documentation as it relates to the kitchen, menu, menu substitution log, menu as served, temperature logs for refrigerator, hot and cold food, attendance-meal attendance sheets, and meal counts.
Maintains CACFP documentation at the local site and submits required documentation for CACFP as assigned.
Ensures that all food substitutions are met and monitored.
Maintains CACFP documentation for current year plus previous 3 years
Maintains confidentiality as it relates to home and school environment.
Ensure the site has snacks, i.e., pick up from the main kitchen weekly.
Cooperates in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation, or other circumstances.
Attends all agency and departmental meetings and training as required.
Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.