Site Cook - Head Start

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.

the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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.
• Serv Safe 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.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Food preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• 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.

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee will be standing for the majority of the workday.
• Use of kitchen equipment including, but not limited to range, oven, steamer, dishwasher, and various kitchen utensils.
• Frequent driving in all weather conditions to Agency Head Start and Early Head Start sites.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and apply basic problem‑solving skills with regular…