Cook Aide Part Time - 25 hours per week

Ninos•Raymondville, TX

About The Position

The Cook Aide assists the cook with food preparation and service, grocery shopping lists, program documentation, reports, and kitchen sanitation. The role follows breakfast, lunch, and snack menus and ensures required portions are served to children. The Cook Aide is expected to support Head Start families’ efforts to promote children’s health and academic success, attend staff training when necessary, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor related to program operations. This is a part-time position for 25 hours per week. Weekend, holiday, and/or evening work is required when applicable.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have no criminal record or pending criminal charges.
Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Must have a clear TB test and physical examination before the first day of employment.
Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate, or have at least two years of experience in quantity cooking, such as cooking in a cafeteria or restaurant.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual; able or willing to learn to speak, read, and write English and Spanish.
Local resident of Cameron or Willacy County.
Sensitive to the needs of poor and disadvantaged people.

Responsibilities

Assist the cook in preparing grocery shopping lists from agency menus and documenting food services program activities.
Assist the cook in preparing and serving food, ensuring mandated amounts are served.
Follow breakfast, lunch, and snack menus and ensure mandated amounts are served to children.
Prepare and serve food in an appetizing and colorful way.
Assist the cook with food-related reports, inventory, and daily menu records.
Wash daily dishes, pots, and pans.
Assist the cook with kitchen sanitation and keep kitchen equipment, floors, and stoves neat and clean.
Follow the required dress code: uniform, hair net, and closed shoes.
Attend pre-service and in-service staff training workshops when necessary.
Support Head Start families’ efforts to enhance their children’s healthy well-being and academic success.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor relative to program operations.
Work weekends, holidays, and/or evenings.