Cook

Clackamas County Children's Commission•Portland, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for planning and preparing meals for program children in accordance with CACFP and Program guidelines. This role ensures children's nutritional needs are met, including allergy restrictions, and maintains safety, sanitation, and health standards in the kitchen and eating areas. The Cook also manages food ordering, inventory, record-keeping, and menu distribution.

Requirements

U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
Minimum one-year experience in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition for young children.
Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Head Start program is preferable.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare meals for program children in accordance with CACFP and Program guidelines.
Order and/or purchase all food from designated vendors according to the budget.
Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and/or snacks that meet CACFP and Program guidelines.
Ensure children’s nutritional needs are met, including allergy restrictions.
Ensure that safety, sanitation, and health standards are met in the kitchen and eating areas.
Coordinate routine cleaning and maintenance schedules for the kitchen.
Verify vendor orders and reconcile invoices with billing statements, ensuring accuracy in deliveries and quantities.
Maintain food-purchase invoices and send originals to Accounts Payable.
Keep required CACFP records.
Submit appropriate records and reports to the Center Manager.
Attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings and/or trainings as requested by supervisor.
Prepare food for special events.
Distribute menus to families and staff.
Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
Work on weekends or evenings as needed.
Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.
Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.
In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.