Head Start Cook

$16.24 - $21.66 per hour

Part-time

Western Dairyland EOC, Inc

Summary

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Cook to work at our Head Start Center located at 905 Alder Street, Black River Falls, WI. This is a part-time, 34 hours per week, Monday through Thursday position. The wage range for this position is $16.24 to $21.66 per hour. The Head Start Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, serving, and recording healthy and nutritious meals to Head Start children and classroom staff.

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

Duties

Essential Functions

Set up meal service procedures.
Prepare and serve breakfast, noon lunch, and snacks.
Comply with Head Start and USDA nutrition standards and preparing meals.
Plan and post weekly menus.
Consult with Health Manager and/or agency nutritionist at regular intervals.
Attend yearly agency nutrition training.
Purchase food and food related items to maintain inventory.
Store all food items to safeguard quality.
Prepare menus and recipes for parents’ newsletter.
Plan and carry out food related activities for children.
Arrange food related displays for classrooms.
Wash dishes.
Maintain sanitary condition in kitchen and serving area.
Complete monthly inventory to assure accountability.
Check invoices and statements for accuracy.
Maintain accurate food service records.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must:
Be proficient cooking skills
Have recordkeeping abilities
Have budgeting abilities
Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Be punctual
Be able to make decisions sometimes immediately
Have good organizational skills

Education and/or Experience

Experience or training in nutritional menu planning
Quantity food purchasing and preparation
Must meet current certifications as outlined in the Wisconsin Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations and the Head Start Program Performance Standards
18 years of age
4 hours annual training in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nutrition

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Vacancy posted 26 days ago

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