Substitute Cook Head Start (All Sites)

Substitute Position

Grade 11 Pay Range: $16.00 - $20.19

Scheduled Hours Varied To Meet Program Needs

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Do you enjoy cooking and like being around kids

OCOs Head Start program operates centers in Phoenix West Monroe Fulton and Oswego. This substitute position prepares cooks and cleans up meals and snacks for the preschool-aged children attending classes. It is on an as needed basis due to the Cooks absence. Food service experience preferred but not required. Paid training will be provided.

JOB SUMMARY:

Purchases prepares and serves food for meals and snacks for 50 100 children in multiple classrooms and meal schedules in accordance with Program and Agency guidelines CACFP requirements and Health Department regulations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determines amount of food needed for meals and snacks; purchases food and kitchen supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Prepares and serves quality meals and snacks for children and adults (staff and volunteers) according to CACFP Regulations.
• Ensures the health and safety of children with documented food allergies/intolerances by planning and providing safe alternate foods under the direction of the Registered Dietitian and Food Service Specialist.
• Assists in menu planning and keeps accurate food service records according to CACFP requirements.
• Acts as working leader and provides guidance and day-to-day supervision of Cook Aide.
• Assures clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen dining areas and storage areas according to Health Department Regulations.
• Prepares and serves foods in a safe and sanitary manner; follows Health Department guidelines.
• Assists children and staff as needed during meal service.
• Maintains an emergency menu for use with substitute coverage or other emergencies; ensures adequate emergency food and related supplies which correspond to the menu are maintained.
• Assists teaching staff as necessary with Nutrition Component.
• Works cooperatively with all program staff to insure proper compliance with program requirements.
• Attends cooks meetings total staff training center staff and building meetings.
• Participates in professional development training and meetings.
• Works cooperatively with center staff in support of special projects such as field trips picnics community events etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be familiar with food service and guidelines for food preparation.
• Must be able to work well with staff pre-school children volunteers and parents in an open friendly and non-judgmental manner.
• Must exhibit good judgment and be organized.
• Must be flexible in regard to scheduling and job related duties.
• Must be a good role model to staff children and parents; must be able to effectively provide guidance to Cook Aide and volunteers.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have a valid NYS Drivers License with a good record and have access to a vehicle for job related travel; must maintain Personal Vehicle Certification under the Agencys Driving Policy.
• Must have the physical ability to stand for long periods of time and lift objects in excess of 35 lbs. regularly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent; and
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in food preparation in a food service environment.
• Leadership experience and experience in quantity food preparation preferred.

Oswego County Opportunities equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to racecreedcolor religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran statusmarital statussexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

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