SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Assist the Food Service Manager in the preparation and service of healthy, nutritious meals for Head Start/Early Head Start participants in accordance with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, District Health Department and CACFP/USDA guidelines.  Maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:

1. One year cooking experience in an institutional kitchen
2. Current State of Idaho Food Handlers Certificate or willing to complete prior to start date
3. Eighteen years of age or older
4. Operate several kitchen appliances (i.e. food processor, dishwasher, can opener, etc.)
5. Ability to use hands and arms
6. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
7. Ability to read and perform basic math computation
8. Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare’s Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

ADDITIONAL:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds in repetitive motion with reasonable accommodation

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL:

1. Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.
2. Assist in preparing meals for Head Start/Early Head Start participants following menus prepared by the nutrition consultant along with the work plan outlined in the CSI Head Start/Early Head Start Nutrition Plan.
3. Maintain sanitary conditions in the Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen, food storage and eating area.
4. Assist in recording meal count in Program’s tracking system.
5. Team with center staff to provide nutrition information to Head Start/Early Head Start participants and staff.
6. Utilize the Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen and eating area as a tool for parent involvement.
7. Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL:

• Prepare food for staff and parent training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

·         Ability to use hands and arms

·         Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

·         Ability to read and perform basic math computation

Required Experience

·         One year cooking experience in an institutional kitchen