Early Head Start Cook

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency•Richmond, MO

10d

About The Position

We're Looking for a Rockstar Cook/Floater! Do you love cooking up delicious, nutritious meals? Do you have a passion for keeping little tummies happy and full? We're looking for a Cook/Floater to join our team! Not only will you be the mastermind behind our meal prep, but you'll also get to step into the classroom from time to time to help our amazing teachers. If you’re a kitchen whiz with a big heart, great organization skills, and a love for kids, this could be the perfect job for you! Plus, we offer a fun and supportive work environment where your skills will truly make a difference. Summary: The Cook is responsible for overall food service, ordering, and prepping, following established procedures and guidelines, and providing educational support around nutrition. This position will also assist the center by stepping into the classroom as needed to maintain required staff-to-child ratios. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious meals in large quantities within menu requirements, following established recipes. Maintain accurate CACFP records. Provide guidance to food service volunteers. Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children's dietary needs. Maintain equipment and supplies used in the kitchen and dining area. Conduct kitchen equipment and food inventory. Complete production records for each meal to ensure an adequate amount of food is prepared to meet nutrition guidelines. Participate in annual menu planning. Maintain a clean and sanitary food prep area. Complete and document weekly and monthly cleaning duties. Pass the ServSafe certification class within two years of hire. Develop a weekly grocery list and purchase necessary items that cannot be ordered through the vendor. Maintain confidentiality concerning a child's files and health needs. Step into the classroom as needed to support teachers and maintain required staff-to-child ratios.

Requirements

Must communicate well and be reasonable.
Must have organizational skills and manage time efficiently.
Must demonstrate reliability by maintaining good attendance.
Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Must have flexibility.
Must have the ability to use and interpret cooking measurement tools.
Must promote a positive work environment.
Must have the ability to work with a wide range of diverse populations and cultures.
Must have general computer knowledge.
Ability to lift food items up to 15 lbs.
Ability to transfer large pans of food in and out of the oven safely.
Ability to sweep and mop the kitchen floor on a daily basis.
Physically able to lift and keep up with children birth to five years of age.
Physically able and willing to participate in all children’s activities.
Physically able to sit in child-sized chairs or on the floor.
Must pass a comprehensive background check prior to employment.
Must provide a negative initial drug screening and comply with random drug screenings throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious meals in large quantities within menu requirements, following established recipes.
Maintain accurate CACFP records.
Provide guidance to food service volunteers.
Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children's dietary needs.
Maintain equipment and supplies used in the kitchen and dining area.
Conduct kitchen equipment and food inventory.
Complete production records for each meal to ensure an adequate amount of food is prepared to meet nutrition guidelines.
Participate in annual menu planning.
Maintain a clean and sanitary food prep area.
Complete and document weekly and monthly cleaning duties.
Pass the ServSafe certification class within two years of hire.
Develop a weekly grocery list and purchase necessary items that cannot be ordered through the vendor.
Maintain confidentiality concerning a child's files and health needs.
Step into the classroom as needed to support teachers and maintain required staff-to-child ratios.