Cook (42 Week August-May)

Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Cook for a 42-week program from August through May to prepare and cook foods in large quantities following planned menus, recipes, and CACFP/Head Start standards.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and about two years of large-quantity meal prep experience. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, with duties in food safety, receiving, storage, cleaning, and occasional classroom nutrition

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• Two years’ experience in large quantity meal preparation (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of foods in large quantities per menus, recipes, and production records.
• Follows Ohio Food Code, CACFP regulations, and Head Start standards during operation.
• Works Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and completes daily assignments and cleaning.
• Assists in receiving, storing incoming food and supplies; performs dishwashing duties as needed.
• Cleans and organizes storage areas for pots, pans, and cookware; operates kitchen equipment safely.
• Reports unsafe conditions to Lead Cook and participates in nutrition-related classroom activities.
• Completes annually 15 professional development contact hours; participates in agency projects and meetings.

Education

High School or GED

Job description

# Cook (42 Week August-May)Columbus, OH 43201## OverviewSalary Range$18.54 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNone## DescriptionPrepares 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. ***The shift for this role will be Monday-Friday- 6:00AM-2:00PM- 42 Weeks out of the year August through May. Full-Time (40 Hours Weekly)**** 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. 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.## QualificationsHigh School or GEDtwo (2) years’ experience in large quantity meal preparation (preferred )