Cook (Running Antelope)

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The cook/food service worker is responsible for the food service program; planning, ordering, preparation, and record keeping. The cook/food service worker also participates in all weekly nutrition activities in classrooms and prepares meals for special events. Indirectly supervises assistant cook or other personnel assigned to the food service area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. FOOD PLANNING & BUDGETING:

• Comply with Head Start menus and follow closely - posting the menu's and note any substitution and reasons for changes.

• Shop wisely and economically and buy in quantity according to menu.

Make use of new ideas received in training, sharing the new ideas with other staff in the center.

B. FOOD PREPARATION:

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, serving well-balanced meals at the scheduled times in accordance with USDA regulations.

• Serve food in the classroom, in a sanitary and attractive manner in a family-style setting.

• Participate in nutrition related learning activities; eating with children at least periodically; classroom participation in introducing new foods to children and other nutrition related learning experiences; include children in assisting in clean-up after meals.

• Prepares meals for special events, parent meetings and/or planned activities.

• Prepares homemade meal items and bakery items.

Serve food at proper temperature.

C. SANITATION:

• On a daily basis, sweep and mop kitchen floor; wipe counter tops and tables clean; scour and disinfect sinks.

• Use sanitizing method on dishes and utensils.

• Clean stoves and refrigerators thoroughly on weekly basis.

• Defrost refrigerators and freezers on monthly basis.

• Keep cabinets clean and orderly; clean storage area weekly.

• Store food off the floor in proper storage containers, protecting food from insects and rodents.

• Store cleaning supplies out of reach of children.

• Store and dispose of garbage in sanitary manner.

• Keep kitchen linens, aprons and clothes clean.

Dispose of unused food after serving.

D. RECORD KEEPING:

• Maintain monthly report and submit to Health and Nutrition Coordinator each month.

• Complete meal count record, daily attendance of children fed on school days.

• Reports must include the following:

• Meal count records

• Invoices from vendors

• Menu substitutions

• Copies of the labels

• Maintain inventory of cooking supplies and purchased foods

• Submit work order when appliance is not working or malfunctioning

Other documents as requested.

E. OTHER:

• Participate in all center staff meetings and attend local parent meetings when requested.

Will assist in other areas upon supervisors' request after daily kitchen duties/tasks are completed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma. In lieu of minimum education requirement will consider; documentation of pursuit of a GED OR two (2) years documented experience in food services field.

• Possess Food Handlers Certificate

• Must have desire to work with pre-school children, staff and parents.

Must have knowledge of nutrition, food preparation, cooking in quantity, safety and sanitation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have an annual physical examination including TB skin test or chest x-ray.

• Applicant must sign the necessary paperwork to permit a background check at the tribal level and the state level; that applicant has never been convicted of Child Abuse/Neglect or any violent crimes.

• Must follow program policies on time and attendance.

• Must be certified in CPR/1st Aid within 90 days of hire.

• Maintain current Food handlers certificate.

• Must be able to work independently.

• Must make or have travel arrangements for grocery shopping purposes.

• Must sign confidentiality agreement.

• Must sign Standards of Conduct agreement.

• Must practice good hygiene and good manners at all times; wear a hair restraint, proper clothing and footwear (no sandals), and a clean apron.

• Must participate in Head Start training planned for food service personnel.

Must feed children if they come in early, stay late or are hungry.

NOTICE:

SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) FOR STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO AND SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING WILL CAUSE OF REVOCATION OF JOB OFFER.

No tribal housing is available. The position is located at the Standing Rock 0-5 Program in Little Eagle, SD.

How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply by submitting an application and/or resume online, in-person or via email. Online Applications may be completed by visiting

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