Cook Aide-PT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification
• Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment
• Must have or be willing to obtain Food Handler's Certificate or have at least two years' experience in quantity cooking (e.g. cook in cafeteria or restaurant)

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Be Bilingual – able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish
• Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County
• Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

• Assist the cook in preparing the grocery shopping list from agency menus and documenting food services program.
• Assist the cook in preparing and serving food and making sure that mandated amounts are served.
• Follow Menus for breakfast, lunch and snack, assuring mandated amounts are served to children.
• Prepare and serve food in an appetizing, colorful way.
• Assist the cook in preparing food related reports inventory, daily menus records, etc.
• Wash the daily dishes, pots and pans.
• Assists the cook in the sanitation of kitchen, seeing that all kitchen equipment, floors and stoves are kept in neat and clean condition.
• Follow the required dress code:
  • 1)
    Uniform
  • 2)
    Hair Net
  • 3)
    Closed Shoes
• When necessary will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops.
• Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success
• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations
• Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings