Description

Position Data:

Title: Assistant Cook

Grade: E5 Exempt: Non-Exempt: X

Reports to: Center Director

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center. 

Security Clearance: None 

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

? Assists in Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals. 

? Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations.

? Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return 

? Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations.

? Wash dishes and food prep areas

? Transport, as needed, food and supplies to off-site classroom

? In absence of Head Cook

o Completes required paperwork

o Orders food

o Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties

? Promotes agency mission.

? Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

? Maintains consistent professional customer service.

? Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. 

? Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Head Cook, Food Service Assistants, Teachers, and Program Managers

B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Agencies 

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: None

Organizational Responsibilities:

? Adherence to Head Start and CACFP food preparation and safety regulations

? Adheres to all policies and procedures

? Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

? Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

? Participates in organizational and divisional management systems 

Knowledge, Skills Required:

? High School Diploma or GED

? 2 years of work experience cooking or degree or post high school certification in food preparation 

? Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices 

Special Requirements:

? Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training 

certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health) 

? Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel.

? Ability to do some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), including up and down stairs 

? Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times. 

? Complete all OCFS requirements

? Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs