Cook Aide

Community Action of Central Texas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas is seeking a Casual Cook Aide to assist the cook in preparing meals for Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms in Hays and Caldwell Counties. The position is casual as needed with varying hours and a pay range of $9.94 to $12.71 per hour, commensurate with experience and education.

The role reports to the Nutrition Coordinator and requires the ability to follow menus, work well with staff, and adhere to CACFP and licensing standards. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow the daily planned menu.
• Must be able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure food service runs on time by assisting cook in daily activities.
• Deliver meals and carts to classrooms and assist with cleanup.
• Wash and sanitize dishes and work areas daily.
• Prepare food for three meals if the cook is unavailable.
• Assist center staff in serving breakfast to children who arrive late.
• Prepare silverware and dishes for next day.

Skills

Follow daily planned menu

Work well with others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas
Human Resources Department
Job Vacancy #26-18

Program: Early Childhood Education
Position: CasualCook Aide
Location: Hays & Caldwell Counties
Status: Casual - As Needed
Schedule: Will Vary
Salary: $9.94 - $12.71/hr. (commensurate w/experience & education)

Reports To: Nutrition Coordinator

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

MISSION:

Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

STRATEGIC FUNCTION:

Assists thecook in the preparation of food, serving, and clean up. They will assist in providing nourishing and attractive meals that are served to Early Head Start and Head Start children, families, and staff. In addition, they are expected to conduct their job in a way that complies with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Head Start Standards, Texas Child Care Licensing Standards, Texas Food Establishment and city health departments.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

MISSION:

Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

STRATEGIC FUNCTION:

Assists thecook in the preparation of food, serving, and clean up. They will assist in providing nourishing and attractive meals that are served to Early Head Start and Head Start children, families, and staff. In addition, they are expected to conduct their job in a way that complies with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Head Start Standards, Texas Child Care Licensing Standards, Texas Food Establishment and city health departments.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES:

• Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

May include the following:

• Help ensure food service is running on time by assisting cook in daily activities such as pouring milks, setting out clean dishes/utensils, plating, etc.
• Help with delivery of meals/carts to classrooms. Help pick up carts and waste from classrooms.
• Wash and sanitize dishes used daily. Clean and sanitize work areas daily.
• Responsible for preparing food for three meals a day in the event a Cook is unable to do so.
• Prepare snack, if needed.
• Assist center staff in serving breakfast to children who arrive late.
• Prepare silverware and dishes at end of shift for next day.
• Go grocery shopping with cook, as needed.
• Do general cleaning following the cleaning schedule.
• Perform all necessary kitchen duties of a cook in their absence, if needed.
• No jewelry may be worn at any time, with the exception of one solid band on finger.
• Adhere to the appropriate Dress Code Policy.
• Interact with staff, volunteers, and visitors in a pleasant, effective, and respectful manner.
• Fingernail polish will not be worn and nails must be kept short, clean, neat. No artificial nails.
• Gloves will be worn during times that hands are cut, scratched or bandaged.
• Wear a hairnet at all times and keep supply on hand for other kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Report all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 and adhere to agency policy.
• Arrive on time and work designated hours.
• Participate in center meetings, workshops, in service training, as assigned and make use of all personal and professional growth opportunities as assigned.
• Assist cook in accommodating children with special diets.
• Flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.

GENERAL INDICATORS:

• - Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• - Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
• - Attends all staff and other meetings as assign
• - Be a positive role model.
• - Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
• - Adheres to agency's best practices related to time and leave.
• - Dress is appropriate to work environment.
• - Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
• - Willing to work at alternative locations.
• - All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One-year experience in food service

Required:

• Must be able to follow the daily planned menu
• Must be able to work well with others

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to lift 40 pounds
• Be able to see, hear and speak in order to assist and communicate with coworkers
• Be able to bend, squat and reach in order to place foods in oven, supplies on shelves, etc.
• Be able to push a utility cart with a weight of 40 pounds
• Be able to stand or substantial amounts of time in order to assist in food service responsibilities
• Be able to handle repetitive tasks such as chopping, stirring, putting food items away, etc.
• Be able to handle a medium mop and mop bucket

Other Requirements:

• At least 18 years old.
• Initial Health Exam required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Daily Access to a Vehicle
• Vehicle liability insurance
• Criminal Background Check required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
• Fingerprinting required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
• Initial and annual TB screening are required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.