Head cook

The goal of this position is to implement a developmentally appropriate dietary and nutrition program for the Kennedy Center's Head Start, Extended Day, Toddler, Pre School and School Age Child Care services. The Head Cook will also assure compliance with all licensing and accreditation requirements. They will also serve as a member of the Children's Services team and stay current any new regulations, standards and policies. Bilingual, Spanish speaker is preferred. 

Representative Listing of Essential Job Duties:

1. The Head Cook will be responsible for the daily nutrition services by cooking meals, and ordering food and supplies.
2. The Head Cook will maintain accurate documentation of all dietary modifications, menus, food temperatures and other required information.
3. The Head Cook will assure that all required kitchen certifications and inspections are completed and properly documented.
4. In collaboration with ABCD's dietitian the Head Cook will plan, create and implement culturally appropriate nutritious meals.
5. The Head Cook will work with ABCD Nutrition and Health staff to meet program and dietary goals.
6. The Head Cook will maintain appropriate certifications for the position (ServSafe, Allergen Awareness) and submit proof of yearly physical and TB test to the Director of Children's Services.
7. The head Cook will supervise the kitchen staff.
8. The Head Cook will attend ABCD Nutrition and other Professional Development trainings as required.
9. All other duties as assigned by the Education Coordinator and/or Director of Children's Services.

The above listing is not to be considered as inclusive of all job functions and/or operational responsibilities but a representative listing of the job duties.

Required Competencies:

• The ability to implement are required child nutrition and health practices into the daily operation of the kitchen and food service.
• The ability to follow guidelines defined by Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC Accreditation Standards and EEC regulations.
• The ability to communication effectively with supervisors, coworkers, community resources, and consumers of Kennedy Center's services.
• The ability to submit required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to use and manage the technology to collect, organize, store, and use data for ongoing operations such as data collection for client records, progress reporting, and reporting to funding sources.
• The ability to provide leadership and supervise a team.
• The ability to use technology for routine elecfronic communication with supervisors, families, and coworkers.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to effectively manage many and at time competing demands.
• Sensitivity to issues of concern to all families.
• The flexibility to maintain a schedule to meet program needs.
• Understanding of poverty as a complex public policy, social and economic issue.

Educational Requirements:

l. Minimum of a High School Diploma.

2. ServSafe and Allergen Awareness Certifications.

Experience Requirements:

l. Minimum of one (l) year of experience in a licensed early childhood education program.