Cook (64642)

Volunteers Of America Western Washington•Lynnwood, WA

7d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives and lived experiences that allow us to better serve and uplift our community – and each other. Volunteers of America Western Washington is officially a designated CARE trauma informed organization. The cook is responsible for the day to day planning, preparation, and serving of meals, which may include breakfast and/or lunch, and morning/afternoon snacks. These duties include: Participate in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Plan menus to meet the requirements of the USDA/CACFP program. Use and post menus approved by the Program Manager. Incorporate cultural, ethnic, and dietary preferences and suggestions from parents in the menu planning process. Plan and record/document appropriate and creditable alternatives for children with food allergies or food preferences and communicate this information to the Program Manager and classroom teachers. Order and purchase food, ingredients, materials, supplies, and equipment according to VOAWW policies, CACFP requirements, and budget considerations. Ensure kitchen safety and maintain kitchen sanitation/ cleanliness at all times, report maintenance issues or concerns to supervisor. Record keeping according to CACFP requirements.

Requirements

Available to work during the calendar school year.
Previous experience planning/preparing/serving nutritious meals and snacks for groups of young children.
Prior experience with record keeping and maintaining and organizing files.
Some computer skills.
Current Food Handler’s card
A current infant, child, adult first aid/CPR certification
HIV/AIDS and Blood-Borne Pathogens training
Washington State Portable background check
TB test
Food handler’s card
MMR vaccination/titer test

Responsibilities

Menu planning and purchasing of food, supplies, materials and equipment.
Preparing food and serving meals/snacks.
Attending to daily housekeeping/kitchen tasks, reporting maintenance issues to supervisor.
Inventorying of stock on a regular basis.
Maintaining all records required by OSPI/USDA/CACFP regulations, including the reporting of meal counts to the agency’s nutrition coordinator.
Attending trainings in accordance with OSPI/USDA/CACFP, Volunteers of America, and the Snohomish Health District.
Other duties as assigned by the program manager, and/or program director.