Site Cook 2 On Call - Head Start
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Restaurant/Food Service
Cook & Chef
OUR MISSION:
MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty.
Our Vision:We envision a just future, where our communities are empowered to reach positive outcomes and everyone is respected for their infinite worth.
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.
This is an on-call position up to 19 hours a week and is within driving distance of Woodburn, Salem, Dallas, Independence, Jefferson, and Stayton.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE- 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.
- 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 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.
Kitchen Time- 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.
- 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.
There are no supervisory duties in this position.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS- 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 work day.
- 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 deadline pressure.
- Indoor work environment with…
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