What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Cook position at Clackamas County Children's Commission?
Full-time Description
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Plan and prepare meals for program children in accordance with CACFP and Program guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Program Participation and Team Member:
Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.
Confidentiality:
Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.
Training:
In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.
Working Conditions:
Education And Experience:
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Plan and prepare meals for program children in accordance with CACFP and Program guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Order and/or purchase all food from designated vendors according to the budget.
- Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and/or snacks that meet CACFP and Program guidelines.
- Ensure children’s nutritional needs are met, including allergy restrictions.
- Ensure that safety, sanitation, and health standards are met in the kitchen and eating areas.
- Responsible for coordinating routine cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen.
- Verify vendor orders and reconcile invoices with billing statements, ensuring accuracy in deliveries and quantities.
- Maintain food-purchase invoices and send originals to Accounts Payable.
- Responsible for keeping required CACFP records.
- Submit appropriate records and reports to the Center Manager.
- Attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings and/or trainings as requested by supervisor.
- Prepare food for special events.
- Responsible for menu distribution to families and staff.
Program Participation and Team Member:
- Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
- Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
- Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
- Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
- Work on weekends or evenings as needed
Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.
Confidentiality:
Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.
Training:
In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.
Working Conditions:
- Frequent standing, bending, and walking
- Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
- Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring
Education And Experience:
- U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
- Minimum one-year experience in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition for young children.
- Knowledge of Head Start program is preferable.
- Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
- Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
- Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Ability to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card
- Frequent standing, bending, and walking
- Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
- Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring