Job Summary This position is responsible for ordering, preparing, serving and documenting meals and snacks. It includes following menus and all phases of kitchen operations including inventory control. Essential Functions
- Prepares and serves food and assists in any food related activities as directed.
- Follows menus as approved by registered dietitian/nutritionist including the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities.
- Oversees full kitchen operations.
- Implements a cost effective food service program.
- Ensures that standardized recipes are followed and appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in accordance with the CACFP meal requirements.
- Monitors the acceptance of menu items by children in the program and makes recommendations for menu changes accordingly.
- Acts as a resource and a team member with program staff to plan food-related experiences.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Food prep experience
- Able to comply with all state food permit/health requirements
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers and common fractions and calculation of percentages.
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