Part-Time Cook: Head Start NC#2

Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership•Nebraska City, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing meals or assisting with meal preparation for children enrolled in the Head Start program using established guidelines and procedures to better meet their nutritional needs.

Requirements

Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Age: 18
Communicates effectively and efficiently, and comprehend various forms of communication.
Ability to perform simple mathematical equations related to measure and conversion.
Ability to understand and follow directions for food preparation/recipes.
Ability to lift weights up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and parents.
Ability to work with others using a team model and to follow basic teamwork principles.
Must be able to travel on agency business and attend out of area training meetings and/or conferences as required.
Maintain an effective working relationship with staff, program participants, general public, and other state and federal agencies.
Maintain ones' self at all times so as not to bring discredit upon themselves or the agency.
Must successfully complete any additional training or orientation for the position required by SENCA or by funding source/grantor standards of eligibility.
Understand and comply with the agency's Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy, Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy, Confidentiality of Information Policy, Safety Plan and Personnel Policies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standard cooking terms, measures, and procedures helpful.
Experience in food preparation and food service for groups of 20 or more preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchase and secure proper storage for raw materials and supplies for meal preparation, according to prepared menus and meal production records, as assigned.
Prepare meals and/or snacks according to prepared menu and Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements, as assigned.
Follow and adhere to safe food handling and sanitation standards according to program requirements and procedures.
Obtain, compile, record, and maintain nutritional information for each child on appropriate forms, as assigned.
Maintain accurate records according to CACFP and program requirements, as assigned.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the kitchen or food preparation area and food storage areas at all times.
Maintain equipment and kitchen or food preparations facilities.
Assist the cook with the preparation and delivery of meals using established guidelines and procedures to meet their nutritional needs, as assigned.
Actively participate in efforts to meet the SENCA Head Start goals identified with the current SENCA Head Start Strategic Plan.
Actively participate in efforts to meet the SENCA goals identified within the current SENCA Strategic Plan.
Actively participate in setting, tracking, and attaining the three national ROMA Next Generation Goals.
Demonstrate active employee engagement by using individual talents, providing a consistent level of high performance, building connections and professional networks, having high energy, broadening responsibilities, and building on those responsibilities.
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor in keeping with the efficiency and effectiveness of the Head Start program.