Substitute Cook

To prepare attractive USDA CNP approved meals for 20‑40 children and staff while keeping the kitchen and classroom areas clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances; to maintain adequate food stocks, kitchen supplies, and nutrition records; to provide accurate accounting of monthly expenditures, aligned with USDA CNP regulations and UMHS policies.

• Prepare creditable meals for children, volunteers, and staff using UMHS menu, menu planning sheets, standardized recipes and approved agency recipes
• Maintain nutrition records as required, including monthly receipts for USDA reimbursement
• Purchase food and supplies according to planned menu and seasonal availability
• Must be able to drive an agency vehicle in order to complete shopping as needed for the center and kitchen
• Store food and supplies properly
• Ensure that food allergies and substitutions are documented on appropriate protocol forms; on file in the kitchen and documented on working menus.
• Ensure new classroom staff receive meal service training
• Assist in planning and preparation of classroom Nutrition Activities
• Maintain safety of the environment for staff and children
• Utilize the Children’s Nutrition Manager, Assistant, HS/EHS System Director and Fiscal Director as resources to meet USDA and Head Start requirements
• Clean and sanitize dishes, tableware, pot, pans, etc. in a timely manner
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen at all times
• Ensure disposal of garbage each school day
• Perform minor maintenance duties as needed (change light bulbs, minor pest control, assist in maintaining exterior of building by picking up garbage, removing cobwebs, etc.)
• Perform minor janitorial duties as needed

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community
• Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information
• Maintain objectives and professional standards
• Improve self‑skills and education
• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties
• And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Current Food Handler’s card
• Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups
• Ability to understand and use basic math
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and ease in adaptation to new technology
• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition
• Skills in working with children
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Previous custodial experience

* Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

• Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards
• Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material
• Ability to drive a private or agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements
• Frequently perform repetitive motion with hands and arms in food preparation, serving and cleaning activities.
• Continuously stand and walk for most of an 8‑hour workday.
• Frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently bend, kneel, reach, and regularly crouch.
• Maintain the safety of the environment through visual, auditory and smelling senses
• Make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects
• Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory and smelling
• Perform regular sanitation of kitchen, classroom and equipment, which may require the use of broom, carpet sweeper, mop and chemicals.
• Perform physical inventory of equipment and/or supplies

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