ECS Cook

Sunbeam Family Services, Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for daily preparation of nutritious meals and snacks to child attending Sunbeam early education centers. The Cook is responsible for preparing meals and snacks by sanitary methods that maintain high nutrient levels, adhere to special diets and allergy restrictions. The Cook is also responsible for all kitchen operations, cleanliness, dish washing, collecting of CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) data and coordination of supply orders with the supervising Kitchen Manager. All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socio-economic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services core values, and perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times.

Requirements

Education Experience or course work and training in food preparation and baking, nutrition and/or dietetics
Certification Current Food Handler’s Certificate
Experience Experience in food preparation and baking, nutrition and/or dietetics. Coursework and training in these areas may substitute for experience.
Skills Knowledge Abilities Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families
Willingness to work with high-risk, low-income communities
Knowledge of quantity food preparation, equipment, and purchasing
General knowledge and understanding of dietary limitations, food allergies and meal preparation to meet special diet needs.
Perform basic math calculations and measurements to meet CACFP meal service requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication
Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity and respect for our internal, external and community members
Intermediate knowledge of computer operations and applications and the ability to master other computer technology/software programs, as needed
Good organizational and time management skills
Must work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Exercise independent judgment
Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
Sustained concentration to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize workload
Travel locally as required in performance of responsibilities
Must have valid Oklahoma driver’s license and insurance as required by position.

Nice To Haves

Coursework and training in food preparation, baking, nutrition, and/or dietetics (may substitute for minimum experience)
Previous experience in a large-scale food production operation required.
Previous experience in child care center and completion of CACFP training.
Knowledge and understanding of Child Plus
Advanced computer database and Microsoft Office software skills
Understanding of Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards and state and local child care license requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of NAEYC
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes

Responsibilities

Prepare meals and snacks in such a way that a minimum of nutrients are lost from foods, that ensure foods taste good and look appealing, and that there are sufficient amounts of foods for children to have as many servings as they need.
Prepare food that is appropriate for special diets and allergy restrictions.
Maintain established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments
Maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
Delivery foods from the kitchen to the classrooms ready to be served as suitable for the children's age and development.
Work effectively with other kitchen and ECS staff for efficient functioning of food service program.
Cooperate with and participate in nutrition education activities for staff, parents and children.
Participate in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities.
Participate in staff meetings and other meetings and events as required.
Travel locally as required in performance of responsibilities.
Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned.