Cook Assistant-160677

To assist in meal preparation and other aspects of food service for the Adams County Head Start.

• Assist in preparation of meals for the Head Start centers.

• Assist in maintaining inventory of all food and equipment.

• Assist in proper storage of supplies and foodstuffs according to county health department regulations.

• Assist in maintaining food service facilities, storage areas, and equipment in a clean, organized, and sanitary manner.

• Assist in the delivery foodstuffs and supplies to other Head Start Centers.

• Assist with receiving weekly food service orders.

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

• Attend and participate in extracurricular Head Start events as requested.

• Assist in ordering food products and supplies.

• Assist in planning nutritious menus.

• Assist in record keeping to ensure compliance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations.

• Assist and participate in planning and executing child/parent nutrition education programs.

• Assist in accommodating children requiring special diets and making diet modifications as needed.

• Deliver meals from central kitchen to other Head Start centers.

• Perform minor maintenance on Head Start delivery vehicles.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Food preparation tasks such as washing, cutting, and assembling food and ingredients.

• Food preparation methods such as baking, boiling, steaming, and braising.

• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Basic mathematical principles.

• Precisely weigh and measure food.

• Operate a variety of food preparation and service equipment.

• Follow and execute recipes for high-volume institutional batch cooking.

• Learn and apply the policies/procedures of the Head Start program and the Head Start Performance Standards.

• Learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Learn procedures regarding efficient, sanitary, and safe food handling practices.

• Carry out meal preparation.

• Perform cleaning of kitchen, equipment, and storage areas.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Experience: Six (6) to twelve (12) months of high-volume institutional-based (schools, correctional, and/or health care facilities) cooking experience preferred.

• Education and Training: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• License or Certificate: Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.

• Background Check: Must pass multiple criminal background checks and Central Registry check. A fingerprint check may be conducted.

• Other:

• Must complete physical examination and TB test upon hire.

• Ability to stand for a long period of time, lift up to 50 pounds, withstand exposure to heat, cleaning chemicals, noise, and hazards from kitchen appliances.