Cook

Child Development Council of Franklin County Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Development Council of Franklin County Inc. seeks a cook to prepare and cook large quantities of meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.

Position ensures compliance with Ohio Food Code, CACFP regulations, and Head Start standards, while assisting in nutrition-related classroom activities. Responsibilities include receiving and storing supplies, maintaining clean storage areas, and performing dishwashing as needed.

Qualifications

• High School or GED with two years' experience in large quantity meal preparation.
• Knowledge of diverse ethnic groups.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience operating kitchen equipment per manufacturer instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks large quantities according to planned menus and recipes.
• Receives and stores incoming food and supplies as needed.
• Cleans and organizes storage areas; performs dishwashing when required.
• Maintains compliance with Ohio Food Code, CACFP regulations, and Head Start standards.
• Participates in nutrition-related classroom activities with Education Services.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Lead Cook.
• Completes 15 hours of professional development annually.
• Assists in department and agency projects and meetings.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Prepares and cooks a variety of foods in large (200+) quantities in accordance with planned menus, food manufacturer’s cooking or re-heating instructions, and standardized recipes. Ensures that Ohio Administrative Food Code, United States Department of Agriculture – Child and Adult Care Food Program (USDA-CACFP) regulations and Head Start Performance Standards regarding Child Nutrition and Foodservice Operation are followed and maintained during the hours of operation.Prepares and cooks a variety of foods in large (200+) quantities in accordance with planned menus, food manufacture’s cooking or re-heating instructions, and standardized recipes. Prepares and cooks adequate amount of foods, per Daily Food Production Record.Follows the daily work schedule and satisfactorily fulfills the daily assignments and established cleaning duties.Adheres to the established procedures specified in the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Process manual.Assists in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies, as needed.Performs dish washing duties, as needed.Cleans and organizes the storage areas for pots, pans, ladles, chopping boards, and other cookware.Operates or uses large and small kitchen equipment correctly or according to the manufacturer’s operation instructions.Reports any unsafe condition or situation at workplace occurred during the hours of operation to the Lead Cook.Assists and participates in at least one collaborative nutrition related classroom activity with Education Services.Completes annually 15 professional development contact hours.Participates and assists in departmental and agency projects as assigned, and in food service related workshops and department meetings, as needed.High School or GED with two (2) years’ experience in large quantity meal preparation. Knowledge of diverse ethnic groups.