COOK $5,000 bonus (5,000 bonus) $20.21-$21.44/hr

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc.•Orange, MA

2d•$20 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

Prepare and serve meals and snacks to children and teaching staff in center-based sites. Prepare meals for special events such as parent meetings and policy council. Maintain a high standard of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in the preparation, handling, and storage of food, as well in equipment and storage areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or High School Equivalency
One year of experience cooking in food service setting
Valid ServSafe Certificate and Allergen Awareness Certificate
Basic computer skills: using a mouse, email, Microsoft office
Excellent verbal (in-person and phone) and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Understanding of data capture and tracking methods.
Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity and the needs of individuals with low incomes.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
Understanding of/willingness to learn & advocate for trauma-Informed and equitable practices
Understanding of/willingness to learn and create community responsiveness to poverty’s effect on individuals and families
Requires sitting for long periods of time.
Working in office/kitchen environment.
Some bending and stretching required.
Extensive use of telephone required.
Manual dexterity required for use of calculator and computer keyboard.
Must be able to lift from 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Prepare all meals and snacks in accordance with program policies, state and federal regulations.
Follow menu and recipes as planned. When changes need to be made to the menu, consults in advance with Cook Coordinator or Nutrition Specialist.
In collaboration with the Nutrition Specialist, adheres to diet modifications and allergy action plans in accordance with documented requirements.
Complete daily production logs and other paperwork required by the program.
Order food and supplies necessary for production and sanitation.
Load and unload food for delivery.
Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and storage areas, ensuring a high level of sanitation, safety, and cleanliness.
Assist in the training of kitchen assistants and substitute kitchen personnel.
Attend all program trainings and meetings
Remote work available complying with the agency’s policy.
Required to travel regularly throughout the Service area, to all Community Action sites and service locations, and occasionally out of the service area.
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Comply with agency and funders’ paperwork requirements and procedures
Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings, team meetings, mandatory agency trainings, and participate in professional development activities.
Performs related work as required.