Cook Part Time Morning

Cook Position
This cook role supports meal service in Early Childhood programs located within Community Schools. This is a part-time position, scheduled for 20 hours per week, with required daily availability from 7:30 a.m. During this time, the Cook receives DOE-prepared breakfast and lunch deliveries, prepares daily snacks from scratch, and ensures food service compliance in accordance with CACFP, DOE, DOHMH, and Children's Aid policies.
The Cook focuses on preparation, compliance, and safe handoff of food items. The position reports to the Program Director, with support from the Regional Business Operations Manager.
Strategic Operations
~ Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

Food Preparation
Receive DOE-delivered breakfast each morning and ensure safe storage and proper temperatures.
Prepare daily snack from scratch following Children's Aid menus and recipes.
Record Maintenance, Contract Compliance
Place food requisitions on a weekly basis.
Receive food deliveries and sign off on invoices upon delivery.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory.
Submit daily written CACFP food production records.
Data Analysis
Support corrective actions based on DOHMH inspections, CACFP Audits or internal quality checks.
Ensure snack preparation, storage, and meal receipt practices meet all regulatory standards.
Conduct regular quality checks to ensure food is prepared and served according to standards.
Ensure that all meals meet nutritional guidelines and standards set by the organization and regulatory bodies.
Communicate any food-related concerns (temperature, shortages, delays) promptly to site leadership.
Recruit new families for our program through tabling, advertising in the school community, and hosting recruitment events.
Participate in offered training, workshops, In-Service days, and/or All-Staff conferences.
Maintain certification requirements including the DOH Food Handler's License.
Engage in coaching or reflection activities as applicable.
Check their Children's Aid email on a regular basis.
Adhere to all state and city food safety requirements, CACFP standards and Children's Aid protocols.
Maintain a healthy and safe environment (clean and organized kitchen and storage areas)
IEP/ Local/ HS Diploma or equivalent preferred
Must hold a valid Department of Health Food Handler's License issued by New York State
Demonstrated ability to read and follow recipes, and to prepare foods from scratch.
At least two years' experience managing a foodservice program and a kitchen, including ordering food.
At least 1-year experience working in a program serving infants and toddlers, and children with Special Needs
Dedicated, excited and enthusiastic about working with young children and families.
A review and final determination of credentials and qualifications are reserved for the site Program Leaders and the Food Service Manager.
It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. Children's Aid