Cook - Burney/Intermountain Area

Shasta Head Start Child Development•Burney, CA

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Cook with a proven track record of food service experience. If you enjoy hard work and innovation, building positive relationships, and providing quality services to children and families, you may be who we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor, the Cook will maintain all aspects of kitchen management according to County, CACFP, and Head Start Performance Standards regulations and guidelines. Responsible for center janitorial duties.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum six months related experience.
Valid California Drivers License and clean DMV record
Criminal background check required
Pre-employment Strength Assessment
Pre-employment TB test
Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Ability to write reports and correspondence and read/interpret documents
Ability to perform basic math
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to work as a positive team member
Ability to perform duties using proper cooking techniques and skills
Must use safe and efficient knife handling

Nice To Haves

Food Service or Culinary degree or certification desired
Two or more years of institutional cooking for groups of 20 or more desired
ServSafe® certification desired

Responsibilities

Responsible for purchasing necessary supplies and food and preparing meals in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Complete all paperwork according to the food service manual and the CACFP guidelines
Monitor food allergies/dietary conditions of children and prepare food accordingly
Preparation of all meals and snacks following all CACFP/PS guidelines and regulations
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment according to all guidelines
Perform additional center duties as directed by supervisor
Perform Janitorial duties