CHEF

Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BIRTH TO FIVE SCHOOLS CHEF

Status:  Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act                                           

Pay Rate:  $13.75 hour.

Supervisory Relationships:  Directly supervised by the School Supervisor. Position does not have supervisory duties, but may provide general directions to kitchen technicians and volunteers.

Purpose:  The purpose of the Birth to Five Schools Chef is to provide nutritious meals that meet the Performance Standards and adhere to the CACFP guidelines. The Chef also assists with nutritional activities in the classroom as assigned.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1.            In cooperation with the dietitian, plans menus according to USDA and other applicable regulations. Menu substitutions will adhere to guidelines.

2.            Purchases additional groceries locally a maximum of twice weekly. Must be accountable for all food purchased or received and record information accurately to required forms.

3.            Prepares food in a timely manner according to the established schedule.

4.            Cleans dishes, equipment, and kitchen daily with bleach. Complies with all applicable sanitation practices. Deep cleans kitchen, including ovens, ranges, freezers, refrigerators as scheduled.

5.            Stocks the pantry, refrigerators, and freezers ensuring food is dated and rotated with first in, first out.

6.            Assists school classroom staff in nutrition education activities. Eats family-style meals with children and classroom staff and is expected to rotate classes weekly.

7.            Uses ROMA principles to establish performance management goals and to improve the focus on program and family outcomes.

8.            Attends parent committee meetings. Helps mobilize parent interest and recruits volunteers to participate in school activities.

9.            Solicits donations from vendors and the community to help the program meet the in-kind match requirement. Encourages volunteers to learn to prepare and serve meals. Documents all in-kind from the kitchen correctly on proper forms and turns them in monthly.

10.          Other related duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

1.            Confidentiality of client information is essential.

2.            Enforces safety and sanitation rules and procedures. Follows other safety rules such as wearing closed-toe shoes (no sandals), no false fingernails due to potential bacteria, and various other program procedures.

3.            Comply with program and licensing guidelines. Abides by SOCAG Personnel Policies and adheres to Performance Standards.

4.            Prepares food that is nutritious, tastes good, and meets required regulations. Timely preparation is expected as well as accurate recordkeeping and reporting.

5.            Attend training as required. Must maintain any training or certification requirements.

6.            Must be able to work with children up to age 5 from a variety of backgrounds, including children who have disabilities.

7.            Able to relate to problems of low-income and minority families.

Qualifications:

1.            High School Diploma or GED with one year of experience in cafeteria-style food preparation.  

2.            Able to meet local and/or state sanitation rules for working in a kitchen. Able to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit.

3.            Oklahoma driver’s license and transportation with state minimum vehicle insurance.

4.            Annual Tuberculin screen is required or as directed by a medical professional. Initial physical is required.

5.            Negative pre-employment drug screen prior to employment with a current photo identification. During employment, employees are subject to drug testing according to SOCAG Personnel Policies.

6.            Criminal background checks are required and performed according to Oklahoma statutes and any program regulations.

Working Conditions:

1.            Kitchen conditions also include standing for long periods, lifting food supplies and large pots and pans, and working in above average temperatures due to the use of commercial ranges and ovens. Cleaning includes the use of a bleach solution.

2.            Must be able to interact and relate to children in a positive manner.

3.            Must have flexible availability to meet scheduling needs.

4.            Travel to purchase food and supplies is required on a regular basis. Occasional travel is required for training and can include some evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

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