Head Start Cook, Prescott Valley
Company: Northern Arizona Council of Governments
Location: Prescott Valley
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
$13.85/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 41 wks/yrNACOG now offers a NEW Employee
Hiring Incentive of $700 for this positionSUMMARYIn compliance with
Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity
and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification form upon
hire.Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start children
and maintains complete and accurate records of the food service
program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlans menus with
parents and center staff to meet nutritional requirements of
children.Orders or purchases food for the menus within budgetary
limitations.Prepares meals and snacks from the approved menu.Serves
the food in a family style setting and eats with the
children.Practices safety and sanitation in preparation and storage
of food.Cleans and maintains the food preparation and storage areas
and equipment.Participates in classroom cooking
experiences.Prepares all necessary records and reports.Participates
in general and center staff meetings and in parent
activities.Recruits parents to participate in menu planning and to
act as substitute cooks.Participates in training programs and
workshops.Posts weekly menus, list of vendors and weekly work
schedules for Cook and Lunch Aide.Observes required health and
safety rules.Performs related duties, as assigned.SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises a Lunch Aide.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.Education and/or ExperienceExperience and training
equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of nutrition
and food preparation experience. Experience and training planning
and preparing nutritious meals for the Head Start children,
assuring that one-third of the daily nutritional needs are met. The
cook is responsible for purchasing and storing food, keeping
sanitary standards, and record keeping. The cook participates in
all staff and center meetings and training. The cook works under
general supervision of the Center Director after the requirements
have been learned.Required Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge
of food preparation, safe storage and sanitation. Genuine care and
respect for children and their needs. Physical condition adequate
to meet the physical and emotional demands of assigned duties.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of
varied social, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must be
bondable.Other Skills and AbilitiesCertificates and
LicensesCurrent, valid Arizona Drivers License.Obtain Department of
Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance CardObtain Food Mangers or Food
Managers certification as required by the County Health
DepartmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands
and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate.Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of this position.Benefits
include: Agency Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Arizona State
Retirement (ASRS); Sick & Holiday Pay
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