Cook

Scope:

Responsible for preparation/distribution of nutritious meals for the Head Start program.

Essential Functions

• Follow all hand washing and food handling guidelines.
• Obtain necessary head counts to help distribute food effectively.
• Keep classroom stocked with materials needed for food preparation and distribution and collect used materials for cleaning, sanitation and restocking in a timely manner.
• Distribute food in a timely manner to facilitate family style meal service.
• Work with Food Technician and classroom staff to ensure the nutritional needs of all children with food allergies or preferences.
• Take part in menu planning.
• Keep kitchen clean and well maintained and notify appropriate staff of any needed repairs.
• Execute other specific tasks as assigned: some of which are continuing while others are occasional in nature.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.
• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Food Service Operator: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a related field. 
• Current food handler’s card and physical/TB test.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff and other adults.
• Ability to work a staggered and flexible schedule.
• Ability to assist children with entering and disembarking the bus.
• Knowledge of state and local guidelines regarding the safe transportation of children.
• Willingness to assist with the preparation/distribution of breakfast, lunch and snack.
• Ability to participate in menu planning, nutrition team meetings and all staff meetings.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Minimum Competencies:

• Working knowledge of basic internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Valid identification and reliable transportation.
• Although the Covid-19 vaccination is no longer mandated, it is encouraged. Wayne Metro will always prioritize the safety of our staff and clients.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to various sites.

Work Hours: 

Work to be scheduled Monday through Friday with specific hours to be determined by program needs.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $15 - $22