ASSISTANT COOK

Description

Position Data:

Title: Assistant Cook

Grade: E5 Exempt: Non-Exempt: X

Reports to: Center Director

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center. Hours per week 35: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm. Salary $15.89/hourly

Security Clearance: None

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

-Assists in Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals.

-Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations.

-Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return

-Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations.

-Wash dishes and food prep areas

-Transport, as needed, food and supplies to off-site classroom

-In absence of Head Cook

o Completes required paperwork

o Orders food

o Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties

-Promotes agency mission.

-Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

-Maintains consistent professional customer service.

-Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

-Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Head Cook, Food Service Assistants, Teachers, and Program Managers

B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Agencies

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: None

Organizational Responsibilities:

-Adherence to Head Start and CACFP food preparation and safety regulations

-Adheres to all policies and procedures

-Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

-Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

-Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required:

-High School Diploma or GED

-2 years of work experience cooking or degree or post high school certification in food preparation

-Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices

Special Requirements:

-Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health)

-Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel.

-Ability to do some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), including up and down stairs

-Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

-Complete all OCFS requirements

-Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs