Cook

Vance Airscoop; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Life, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Community Action Akron Summit is seeking a full-time kitchen aide for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Summit County. The role focuses on preparing and delivering nutritious meals, maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions, and supporting inventory and reporting activities.

The position requires a high school diploma and six months of institutional food preparation experience, plus a valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required with at least 6 months of institutional food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods, equipment, safety and sanitary standards.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble food and supplies for meals and ensure on-schedule preparation.
• Prepare high-quality nutritional meals in quantity according to menus.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards; sanitation of kitchen and equipment.
• Deliver meals to classroom locations and assist with menu planning and inventory checks.
• Complete routine kitchen maintenance and assist with ordering supplies.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and workshops.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Inventory management

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under direction, in accordance with established program standards, state and federal regulations thatgovern food and nutrition services, carry out quality and compliant food preparation and clean-up, food delivery, inventory and documentation/reporting, and food service maintenance, in order to prepare, distribute and servedaily meals and snacks to young childrenages 6 weeks to five and maintain a quality/compliant kitchen environment to achieve 100%compliance, during announced and unannounced inspections. Responsibilities include: Assemble food, dishes, utensils and supplies needed for timely meal preparation; prepare high-quality nutritional food, in quantity, based on number of children; follow standardized/established menus; ensure meals are prepared on schedule and in compliance with special diets; prepare and sort food for meal preparation for each classroom; adhere to sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for the Head Start kitchen; assure that food temperatures are hot or cold enough and that kitchen areas are sanitary so that health standards are maintained; wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils using approved sanitation methods; return all items to their proper storage site; complete routine maintenance of main kitchen and equipment, including weekly deep cleaning; routine cleaning of individual classroom food service areas; deliver meals from main kitchen to classroom kitchens as assigned; order supplies; assist in receiving orders from vendors, insuring that proper items have been delivered; assist with menu planning; assist with food inventories as assigned; reconcile container inventory weekly; perform weekly a thorough visual safety check and complete checklist; report any needed equipment or kitchen repairs; attend staff meetings, training and workshops; perform other related duties as requested

department/PROGRAM

Head Start/Early Head Start

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six (6) months demonstrated experience of institutional foodpreparation or equivalent combinations of training and/or experience. Knowledge of food preparation methods,procedures, equipment and supplies; safety practices and procedures, sanitary standards for food preparation, recordkeeping and office procedures and basic nutrition concepts; must have a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and transportation. Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background checks and post-employment physical conducted.

hire Rate

$17.22/hour(Pay Level 6)

CLASSIFICATION/SCHEDULE

Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit / Year-Round, Monday-Friday

SITE ASSIGNMENT

Worksites are located throughout Summit County and assignments are based on program needs and subject to change during the course of employment

Benefits

Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 403-b Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid-Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other benefits as applicable to work classification

Posting Dates

09/01/2021 - Continuous until filled

EOE / At-Will Employment

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We appreciate your interest in Community Action Akron Summit. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a phone call or an email from Human Resources. Applications are retained for up to six months.

*This position is subject to Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees-Local 146 Participation*