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Cook IV

Salary Range $21.83 - $26.20 Hourly

Under the direction and general supervision of the Center Director, has primary responsibility for implementing food services, including purchasing, preparation and transportation of food, that meets safety sanitary standards in compliance with all laws, regulations, and program policies, procedures and practices, including Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Ensures the kitchen areas are kept clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances; maintaining adequate food stocks, kitchen supplies and keep accurate records including Child and Adult Care food program records. Maintains positive working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and families. Attends any and all required trainings. Follows all Head Start Performance Standards, Agency and Program policies and procedures and other applicable Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish Agency and Program goals and objectives. Adheres to Agency confidentiality policy with respect to information and records concerning children, families and staff. Maintains professional and ethical standards in accordance with agency policy, code of conduct and legal requirements.

Implement weekly menus according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Prepares meals and snacks for children that comply with state and federal nutrition standards in childcare centers.

Understands and uses child nutritional needs and age-specific portion sizes to prepare meals in accordance with USDA, Head Start and CACFP guidelines.

Transports 2 or more centers in the same operational month.

Understands and strictly adheres to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation.

Monitors and maintains proper food temperatures before, during preparation and until consumed.

Participates in menu planning committee and supports in development of menus.

Prepares special diets according to individual child limitations and requirements.

Ensures organization and safety of the environment, including sanitation and personal hygiene.

Prepares and maintains accurate, timely, organized, legible, records, reports, worksheets and meal preparation and information documents.

Coordinates planning, purchasing, and organization of food and kitchen supplies.

Demonstrates effective parent partnerships by sharing menus and recipes and encouraging parent volunteers.

Researches and develops the most economical sources for purchase of food.

Operates Program vehicles in a safe manner, including safety check and record keeping, as directed.

Provides food or refreshments for other program activities as assigned.

Maintains inventory of kitchen items.

Maintains daily Temperature logs.

Ensures Daily/Weekly/Monthly rotation of food.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prefer previous cooking experience.

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