Site Cook 1 - Head Start

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency•Salem, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Head Start program! The Site Cook prepares breakfasts, lunches and snacks for children who attend their location and for children who attend assigned non-cooking sites. The Site Cook assigned to large sites may work with a team of Site Cook 1's and Site Cook 2's to provide meals in large quantities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year experience cooking for groups of 25 or more people.
Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.
CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Food Handlers Card or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years.
Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
Demonstrated knowledge of cooking skills, nutrition, and ability to follow quantity recipes.
Ability to create recipes using a variation of ingredients.
Must possess excellent organizational, record keeping, and math skills.
Basic proficiencies in Microsoft Office (including Outlook), videoconferencing platforms, and web tools.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon, since it will be required before you can start a position.

Responsibilities

Prepares food in compliance with CACFP guidelines, and according to menus and special dietary needs.
Follows recipes and cycles menu to ensure consistent, quality food to all children.
Provides correct foods for children with documented allergies, religious preference or other conditions.
Exhibits time management skills to complete meals at specified times.
Follows all health and sanitation guidelines.
Maintains clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly kitchen and eating areas, using approved sanitation cleaning guidelines and procedures, keeping all cleaning chemicals in an area inaccessible to children at all times.
Maintains all CACFP required documentation.
Participates in central food distribution of weekly food orders.
Completes food service records and all other required documentation. Submits as scheduled to Nutrition Services Supervisor.
Maintains a list of foods children cannot eat due to allergies, etc.
Possesses a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, agency policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
Posts current menus and documents changes to assure compliance with USDA standards.
Plans for and orders food weekly as required, staying within budgetary, recipe, and menu guidelines.
Responsible for appropriate storage and inventory of all food, food service equipment, and kitchen supplies.
Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies, including punctuality and attendance.
Works collaboratively with classroom staff for nutrition experiences/activities, parent orientations, and parent meetings.
Assists with meal set up, interacts with children, and observes eating habits.