Cook

Clackamas County Children's Commission; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County Children's Commission in Portland, OR, is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant to plan and prepare meals for program children in line with CACFP guidelines. You will manage food orders, prepare breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, and ensure nutritional needs and safety standards are met.

The role involves coordinating cleaning, maintaining CACFP records, submitting reports to the Center Manager, and attending trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience in food preparation for young children.
• Knowledge of Head Start is preferable.
• Ability to interact positively with families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Order and purchase food from designated vendors according to the budget.
• Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and snacks meeting CACFP guidelines.
• Ensure children’s nutritional needs are met, including allergy restrictions.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and health standards in kitchen and eating areas.
• Coordinate routine cleaning and maintenance for kitchen.
• Verify vendor orders and reconcile invoices with billing statements.

Skills

People interaction

Driver's license

Oregon Background Check

First Aid/CPR

Food handler card

Education

U.S. High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Full-time Description

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Plan and prepare meals for program children in accordance with CACFP and Program guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Order and/or purchase all food from designated vendors according to the budget.
• Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and/or snacks that meet CACFP and Program guidelines.
• Ensure children’s nutritional needs are met, including allergy restrictions.
• Ensure that safety, sanitation, and health standards are met in the kitchen and eating areas.
• Responsible for coordinating routine cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen.
• Verify vendor orders and reconcile invoices with billing statements, ensuring accuracy in deliveries and quantities.
• Maintain food-purchase invoices and send originals to Accounts Payable.
• Responsible for keeping required CACFP records.
• Submit appropriate records and reports to the Center Manager.
• Attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings and/or trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Prepare food for special events.
• Responsible for menu distribution to families and staff.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Program Participation and Team Member

• Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
• Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
• Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
• Work on weekends or evenings as needed.

Code Of Conduct

Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.

Confidentiality

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

Training

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, bending, and walking
• Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring

Requirements

Education And Experience

• U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Minimum one-year experience in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition for young children.
• Knowledge of Head Start program is preferable.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
• Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
• Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, bending, and walking
• Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring

Salary Description 19.38/hr