Cook 1

Community Colleges Of Spokane • Spokane, WA

423d • $38,868 - $49,116

About The Position

The Cook 1 position at Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) is responsible for supporting the nutrition component of Head Start/Early Head Start programs by preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks. This role emphasizes compliance with health standards and nutrition education for both children and adults, ensuring that meals are prepared in a safe and sanitary environment.

Requirements

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a large-scale kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of nutrition and food safety standards.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and adjust food quantities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Head Start or similar early childhood education environment.
• Certification in food safety or nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to menu, standardized recipes, and verbal instructions.
• Cook vegetables, meats, casseroles, soups, and cereals; prepare salads, quick breads, and snack items, ensuring meals and snacks are served according to schedule.
• Adjust recipes and food amounts to meet USDA requirements or to meet children's needs; provide food substitutions as required, including special diet substitutions as directed by the Nutrition Specialist.
• Operate standard cooking equipment ensuring standards of sanitation and safety are met and maintained in the kitchen.
• Inventory and maintain necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals; order supplies from Head Start production kitchen or appropriate vendors.
• Clean the kitchen and equipment ensuring sanitary standards are met.
• Store leftover ingredients properly.

Benefits

• Salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until the top of the salary range is reached, with approximately a 5% increase in salary for each step advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed