Early Head Start/Head Start Cook I, Williams

Nacog•Williams, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start children and maintains complete and accurate records of the food service program. Plans menus with parents and center staff to meet nutritional requirements of children. Orders or purchases food for the menus within budgetary limitations. Prepares meals and snacks from the approved menu. Serves the food in a family style setting and eats with the children. Practices safety and sanitation in preparation and storage of food. Cleans and maintains the food preparation and storage areas and equipment. Participates in classroom cooking experiences. Prepares all necessary records and reports. Participates in general and center staff meetings and in parent activities. Recruits parents to participate in menu planning and to act as substitute cooks. Participates in training programs and workshops. Posts weekly menus, list of vendors and weekly work schedules for Cook and Lunch Aide. Observes required health and safety rules. Performs related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and one year of nutrition and food preparation experience.
Experience and training planning and preparing nutritious meals for the Head Start children, assuring that one-third of the daily nutritional needs are met.
Knowledge of food preparation, safe storage and sanitation.
Genuine care and respect for children and their needs.
Physical condition adequate to meet the physical and emotional demands of assigned duties.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
Must be bondable.
Current, valid Arizona Driver's License.
Obtain Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain Food Managers or Food Managers certification as required by the County Health Department

Responsibilities

Plans menus with parents and center staff to meet nutritional requirements of children.
Orders or purchases food for the menus within budgetary limitations.
Prepares meals and snacks from the approved menu.
Serves the food in a family style setting and eats with the children.
Practices safety and sanitation in preparation and storage of food.
Cleans and maintains the food preparation and storage areas and equipment.
Participates in classroom cooking experiences.
Prepares all necessary records and reports.
Participates in general and center staff meetings and in parent activities.
Recruits parents to participate in menu planning and to act as substitute cooks.
Participates in training programs and workshops.
Posts weekly menus, list of vendors and weekly work schedules for Cook and Lunch Aide.
Observes required health and safety rules.
Performs related duties, as assigned.