SFSP Head Cook - Littleton
Full Time
Littleton, NH
Posted
Job description
Description
Come join the amazing Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack team!
We are a private non-profit committed to doing all we can in the fight against poverty. Our legacy goes back to the 1960's and we manage over 70 programs designed to help those who need it most. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps provide meals to children who typically rely on free and reduced lunch options during the school year. This program allows them to continue receiving meals throughout the summer while school is out and focus on what kids ought to, a fun summer vacation.
You'll join a team of talented and passionate people who are motivated to make our community as strong and resilient as possible. While this program runs only through the summer, there is always potential to transfer to a year round program in the fall if desired.
Position Summary :
The Head Cook is responsible for daily food service operations of the SFSP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Prepares breakfast and lunch for the SFSP, prepares all meals following the provided quantity food recipes, and follows the provided menu with no alteration unless approved by the SFSP Program Manager.
2. Maintains an understanding of USDA requirements.
3. Maintains sanitary food practices in accordance with state and local requirements.
4. Assists in ordering food and dairy beverages from approved vendors, accepting delivery of products and forwarding invoices to the SFSP program manager.
5. Assists in purchasing products at local stores.
6. Communicates daily participant counts between summer camp and the kitchen.
7. Ensures the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, refrigerator, freezers, stoves and ovens, all cleaning must be performed on a routine as well as "as-needed" basis.
8. Maintains an accurate inventory and informs the SFSP administrator of any items "running low."
9. Transports meals to sites prior to meal service as needed.
10. Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications Needed for Position:
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- Three years experience in quantity food preparation, state sanitary regulations, quantity food purchasing and inventory handling preferred.
- Ability to work cooperatively with agency staff and community organizations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Mathematical ability to compute production counts and adapt quantity recipes.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Must have a reliable, insured vehicle to be used in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position,
Education:
- High school education or the equivalent required.
- ServSafe Certification preferred but not required.
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