Cook IV

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

• POSITION DESCRIPTION: Cook IV
  
  SALARY: $18.64/Hour
  
  LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 40 hours per week; 11 months per year
  
  LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: English
  
  BENEFIT ELIGIBLE: E Center has competitive benefits which include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee contribution 403b with Agency matching (depending on funding), supplemental life insurance, 12 paid holidays annually, and competitive paid time off accrual rates.
  
  MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  Cook IV 200+ enrolled children (100%)
  
  • 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 to 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.
  • Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.
  
  **IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED. Must be current on Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza immunizations per Senate Bill 792 in the State of California. Current proof of shots must be provided before hire.