The Cook is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy kitchen environment. Plans menus and prepares daily breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks for enrolled children, maintains all records, and orders for groceries and supplies.
Essential Functions:
•Regular and punctual attendance is required
•Plans appropriate menu cycles for the food program
•Provides appropriate substitutions for children with special diets and allergies
•Orders and purchases from food supply food items to prepare meals in accordance with Dept. of Agriculture Food Program guidelines
•Prepares breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack as dictated by menu cycle
•Monitors menus and meals and maintains accurate records as stated in Department of Agriculture Food Program contract
•Responsible for communicating to the Director of Early Learning, any needs for kitchen equipment and appliances
•Maintains a safe and healthy kitchen environment
•Oversees daily operation of the kitchen, assisting in all areas as needed
•Under the supervision of the Director of Early Learning, consults with Public Health Nutritionist for the purpose of keeping informed of USDA regulations and DEL licensing regulations
•Participates in events designed to ensure quality food program
•Provides support to co-workers
•Exhibits teamwork, courtesy, and a positive demeanor
•Schedules assigned kitchen aides to ensure smooth program operations
•Remains on site at the CDP throughout the shift to ensure food needs of children and staff are met at any time during operating hours
•Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Other Functions:
•Supports classroom cooking projects and nutrition curriculum
Education:
•Must have or obtain valid Washington State food handlers permit prior to beginning employment
Experience:
•A minimum of 2 years cooking experience required
•Experience cooking for groups of children and working with people with disabilities is also preferred
Skills & Abilities:
•Demonstrated knowledge of menu planning and meal preparation
•Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate food preparation
•Demonstrated knowledge of safe food storage and handling
•Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in written form
•Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
•Customer service orientation and sensitivity to mission of agency
Contact with Others:
•Direct contact with staff, occasional contact with families
Supervision Received:
•Under general supervision, Works independently, manages own time.
Scope & Impact:
•Responsible for smooth kitchen operations and food program. Uses independent judgment to plan for food program within the limits of regulations and program policies.
Pressure of Work:
•Must use effective time management to provide meals on schedule.
Other Working Conditions:
•Often lifts in excess of 25 lbs.
•Able to stand, bend, reach, and perform other physical duties required for kitchen duties frequently.
Northwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm
TO APPLY: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NWCENTER&cws=1&rid=797
