Cook

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• Coordinates daily food preparation using efficient methods in volume food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and snack.
• Maintains records required by Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP), i.e. food usage, menu changes, inventory, daily meal counts, allergies, ordering, etc.
• Oversees other kitchen staff to assure they use proper cooking and sanitation methods.
• Maintains equipment, clean and sanitize kitchen facility according to PA State Health Department, Head Start Performance Standards, and State Regulations.
• Conducts on-site mini training sessions for staff and parents.
• Keeps supervisor informed of daily operations and any safety hazards in kitchen.
• Provides children with allergies and special diets the correct substitutions.
• Sets tables.
• Food Preparation for Parent Meetings and evening meetings.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• When in assigned center eats with children as needed sharing the same menu, while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
• Provides assistance with phone and door as needed at the center.
• Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and bend as necessary.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Performs overnight travel as required.
• Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Proficient reading, writing, and math skills
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment
• ServSafe Certification
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED. (Required)
• Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Must pass initial and annual physical exam and TB screening. (Required)
• Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
• Experience with volume cooking and serving the public. (Preferred)