Cook

Job Summary

Under direction, in accordance with established program standards, state and federal regulations that govern food and nutrition services, carry out quality and compliant food preparation and clean-up, food delivery, inventory and documentation/reporting, and food service maintenance, in order to prepare, distribute and serve daily meals and snacks to young children ages 6 weeks to five and maintain a quality/compliant kitchen environment to achieve 100% compliance, during announced and unannounced inspections. Responsibilities include: Assemble food, dishes, utensils and supplies needed for timely meal preparation; prepare high-quality nutritional food, in quantity, based on number of children; follow standardized/established menus; ensure meals are prepared on schedule and in compliance with special diets; prepare and sort food for meal preparation for each classroom; adhere to sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for the Head Start kitchen; assure that food temperatures are hot or cold enough and that kitchen areas are sanitary so that health standards are maintained; wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils using approved sanitation methods; return all items to their proper storage site; complete routine maintenance of main kitchen and equipment, including weekly deep cleaning; routine cleaning of individual classroom food service areas; deliver meals from main kitchen to classroom kitchens as assigned; order supplies; assist in receiving orders from vendors, insuring that proper items have been delivered; assist with menu planning; assist with food inventories as assigned; reconcile container inventory weekly; perform weekly a thorough visual safety check and complete checklist; report any needed equipment or kitchen repairs; attend staff meetings, training and workshops; perform other related duties as requested

department/PROGRAM

Head Start/Early Head Start

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six (6) months demonstrated experience of institutional food preparation or equivalent combinations of training and/or experience. Knowledge of food preparation methods, procedures, equipment and supplies; safety practices and procedures, sanitary standards for food preparation, record keeping and office procedures and basic nutrition concepts; must have a valid State of Ohio Drivers License and transportation. Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background checks and post-employment physical conducted.

hire Rate

$17.22/hour (Pay Level 6)

CLASSIFICATION/SCHEDULE

Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit / Year-Round, Monday-Friday 

SITE ASSIGNMENT

Worksites are located throughout Summit County and assignments are based on program needs and subject to change during the course of employment

Benefits

Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 403-b Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid-Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other benefits as applicable to work classification

Posting Dates 

09/01/2021 - Continuous until filled

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Complete an application to express interest. Application for employment found here: Application - CA

Send Resume/Application to:

Community Action Akron Summit 
Human Resources Department
55 East Mill Street, Akron, Ohio 44308
Or click apply now to E-mail resume

*This position is subject to Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees-Local 146 Participation* 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We appreciate your interest in Community Action Akron Summit. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a phone call or an email from Human Resources. Applications are retained for up to six months.

EOE / At-Will Employment