Early Childhood - Cook Aide

Job Purpose

The classroom Cook Aide performs a variety of duties in the kitchen, including, but not limited to: preparing, serving, storing and transporting food and keeping the kitchen area clean. Actively participates in menu planning and maintaining appropriate records related to position.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• ServSafe certification preferred. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains necessary components of meal to meet CACFP regulations to ensure all daily food requirements are met.
• Prepares and serves all food according to established guidelines.
• Sanitize bowls, pans, utensils, work surfaces and other areas within the kitchen.
• Portions food servings in accordance with CACFP guidelines.
• Actively participates in menu planning.
• Maintains records in accordance with specified guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Adheres to Head Start regulations and federal and state standards regarding food preparation and distribution.
• Communicates effectively with staff, parents and children on CACFP program and Head Start performance standards as needed.
• Ensures children with food restrictions have appropriate food substitutions.
• Responsible for following CACFP documentation as it relates to the kitchen, menu, menu substitution log, menu as served, temperature logs for refrigerator, hot and cold food, attendance-meal attendance sheets and meal counts.
• Maintains CACFP documentation at local site and submits required documentation for CACFP as assigned.
• Ensures that all food substitutions are met and monitored.
• Maintains CACFP documentation for current year plus previous 3 years
• Maintains confidentiality as it relates to home and school environment.
• Ensures site had snacks, i.e. pick up from main kitchen weekly.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management.