Site Cook 2 - Head Start

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency • Salem, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Head Start program! The Site Cook 2 prepares breakfasts, lunches and snacks for children who attend their location and for children who attend assigned non-cooking sites. The Site Cook 2 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.
• 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 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.
• Completes food service records and all other required documentation.
• Submits as scheduled to Food Service Supervisor.
• Maintains a list of foods children cannot eat due to allergies, etc.
• 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.
• Works collaboratively with classroom staff for nutrition experiences/activities, parent orientations, and parent meetings.
• Assist with meal set up, interact with children, and observe eating habits.

Benefits

• We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category.

What This Job Offers

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