Cook Aide-PT

Job TitleMinimum Qualifications:1. Must be at least 18 years of age2. Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending3. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance4. Must be able to speak, read and write English5. Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification6. Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment7. Must have or be willing to obtain Food Handler's Certificate or have at least two years' experience in quantity cooking (e.g. cook in cafeteria or restaurant)Preferred Qualifications:1. Have a high school diploma or GED2. Be Bilingual - able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish3. Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County4. Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantagedGeneral Responsibilities:1. Assist the cook in preparing the grocery shopping list from agency menus and documenting foodservices program.2. Assist the cook in preparing and serving food and making sure that mandated amounts are served.3. Follow Menus for breakfast, lunch and snack, assuring mandated amounts are served to children.4. Prepare and serve food in an appetizing, colorful way.5. Assist the cook in preparing food related reports inventory, daily menus records, etc.6. Wash the daily dishes, pots and pans.7. Assists the cook in the sanitation of kitchen, seeing that all kitchen equipment, floors and stoves are kept in neat and clean condition.8. Follow the required dress code: Uniform, Hair Net, Closed Shoes9. When necessary will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops.10. Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success11. Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations12. Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings