Cook

Easterseals Blake Foundation • Safford, AZ

8h

About The Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation started as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Southern Arizona. Since then, we have expanded our services to better serve our community members. We are now one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties and support more than 3,700 children in Foster Care throughout Southern Arizona. Are you ready to make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day?
We offer our full-time employees the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Life insurance
Voluntary Short-term Disability insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
General Position Description: Performs all required aspects of meal and production for the childcare program.

Requirements

• High School/GED.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current, unrestricted AZ driver’s license with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3 years). Three (3) years of driving experience required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides).
• CPR and First Aid certification (Employer provides).
• Initial and current negative TB test result (Employer provides).
• Physical exam may be required depending on location or licensing requirements (employer provides).
• Knowledge of nutrition practices for children.
• Able to establish and maintain a team atmosphere of communication and collaboration for all that reach out to the Department.
• Must be self-directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Maintains professional in appearance, communications, and actions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cyclical menus under the guidance of the Assistant Director or Center Director.
• Completes all paperwork required by the CACFP, including shopping list and grocery orders, production records, meal counts, and menus (including substitutions).
• Prepares meals to include breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
• Facilitates the practice of family-style meal service in the classrooms, including providing the teaching team with the appropriate serving tools and substitutions (if applicable).
• Ensures the safe and sanitary storage, preparation, and meal service.
• Ensures the kitchen and storage areas are maintained according to sanitation rules.
• Completes daily cleaning practices, which include sanitation of dishes and meal preparation items and surfaces.
• Orders and maintains equipment for the kitchen and meal services.
• Mentors and provides instructions for the kitchen helper.
• Participates in the process of ongoing professional development and meetings. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts within the agency, members, and external agencies. Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Voluntary Short-term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED