Location: New York,NY, USA
Job Description - Cook (39203) **Job Description**
Cook - 39203 **Description**
* **Nutritious Cooking:** Prepares nutritious meals that take into consideration childrens various cultures and individual nutritional needs.
* Understands and uses child nutritional needs and age-specific portion sizes to prepare meals in accordance with USDA, Head Start, and CACFP guidelines
* Understands and strictly adheres to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation.
* Follows menu guidelines and adjusts when necessary due to an availability of menu items or an individual childs needs.
* Plan and participate in nutritious cooking activities with children.
* The Cooks responsibilities chiefly fall within the following core functions, although s/he may perform other tasks as needed:
* **Food Services**
* Prepare and participate in family-style meals with children, volunteers, and staff.
* Work in conjunction with the Site Supervisor and Faculty to monitor family style dining in classrooms and document as appropriate.
* Maintain nutrition record-keeping and reporting as directed by supervisor.
* Review food and supplies order sheets.
* Store food and supplies properly.
* Monitor and maintain proper food temperatures.
* Maintain appropriate cleanliness of all kitchen materials and supplies as required.
* Maintain and be aware of center allergies and concerns.
* Coordinate delivery of food to classrooms.
* **General Staff Responsibilities**
* Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
* Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information.
* Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
* Perform any other work-related duties as requested by your supervisor.
* Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
* Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
* Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
***SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer*** **Qualifications**
* High School diploma or equivalent, plus current food handlers certificate
* Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups
* Knowledge of early childhood nutrition
* Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs
**Job**
: COOK **Primary Location**
: New York **Organization**
: SD015 **Schedule**
: Part-time Benefits Eligible **Travel**
: No **Job Posting**
: Apr 28, 2021, 8:15:29 PM Statistics Group Code : Part-Time Benefits Eligible