COOK Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Cook implements the cycle menu, purchases and prepares food, completes Child Care Food Program paperwork and supports center staff with nutrition activities in the classroom. This is a non-exempt position.
DUTIES/REPSONSIBILITIES of Cooks:
- Implements the menu in accordance with policies, procedures, and established practices; budget requirements;
- Purchases food needed for meals and snacks served on site and for field trips for center-based programs .
- Prepares, organizes, and sets up the food for meals and snacks (including meeting the "time of day meal service" guidelines required by the Child Care Food Program).
- Cleans and maintains kitchen, food service utensils, equipment, and food storage areas to standards, and best practices with regards to food safety and sanitation.
- Maintains all required Child Care Food Program paperwork. Paperwork includes menu production records, monthly adjustment sheets, inventories, attendance sheets and food purchase receipts. Compiles monthly reports accurately. Turns in all monthly Child Care Food Program documentation on time.
- Posts and maintains all required Child Care Food public notices.
- Participates in team meetings, required in-services, and all cook networking and trainings.
- Communicates and works effectively with other staff members
Must be able to pass a finger print and Central Registry background search.
Drug Free Workplace
EOE