Child Nutrition Cook & Kitchen Planner

Delta Health Alliance, Inc.; Haven Acres (MS); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Delta Health Alliance, Inc. in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Cook to guarantee meals and snacks for children in our Head Start program, preparing nutritious meals and maintaining sanitary standards.

You will deliver meals to classrooms, purchase food and supplies, and keep CACFP records, while coordinating with staff, parents and trainers.

Applicants should have coursework in nutrition or food service, CACFP knowledge, a valid driver's license, and prior child-care food service experience is desirable.

Formación

• Course work and training in food, nutrition, or dietetics.
• Experience in child food service preparation and management desirable.
• Knowledge of CACFP requirements is also desirable.
• Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to pass all requirements of the Head Start guidance and state licensure.

Responsabilidades

• Plans and prepares food in accordance with all policies.
• Purchase food and supplies necessary to prepare the planned menus for the number of enrolled children and program staff.
• Plan meals far enough ahead to minimize the need for food substitutions; when substitutions are necessary, with prior approval, purchases and serves food of equivalent nutritional value.
• Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
• With the guidance, modifies menus and recipes and prepares foods to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and the medical and feeding needs of children with disabilities or food allergies.
• Maintains cost control, budget and inventory systems based on CAFCP procedures including records of food production, service, and attendance.
• Assures the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment; identifies equipment needs for food preparation and service and assists in purchasing as needed.
• Cooperates with and participates in nutrition education activities for staff, parents and children.
• Attends and participates in grantee-sponsored trainings, center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career, and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as Assigned.

Conocimientos

CACFP knowledge

Food service management experience

Strong communication

Valid driver's license

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Delta Health Alliance, Inc. in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Cook to guarantee meals and snacks for children in our Head Start program, preparing nutritious meals and maintaining sanitary standards.

You will deliver meals to classrooms, purchase food and supplies, and keep CACFP records, while coordinating with staff, parents and trainers.

Applicants should have coursework in nutrition or food service, CACFP knowledge, a valid driver's license, and prior child-care food service experience is desirable.