Cook Assistant

Wyoming Child & Family Development; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Child & Family Development is seeking a Cook Assistant to support daily meal preparation for the Center. You will help the cook, set tables, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen following Head Start and state guidelines.

Requirements include basic cooking skills, ability to follow directions, and participation in trainings. Must pass health assessments and background checks; valid driver’s license and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking skills for meals for many children.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to meet Wyoming sanitation standards for public kitchens.
• Good stress management abilities.
• Ability to work with families and children birth through age 5.
• Strong communication with staff, children, families and community.
• Adaptability to a flexible daily routine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in kitchen operations and follow directions.
• Prepare meals according to the planned menu.
• Set the table before each meal with appropriate service.
• Clean up after meals and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
• Follow health standards and state regulations.
• Attend required trainings and promote positive relations.
• Participate in recruiting children per program guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic cooking

Follow directions

Sanitation standards

Stress management

Work with families/children 0-5

Communication

Flexible routine

Job description

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider"

Cook Assistant

40 hours/week

Base Pay Rate: $15.31/hour

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for helping the Cook prepare the daily meals and snacks for the Center. Responsible for maintaining standard health practices and procedures as outlined by Wyoming Child and Family Development, the State of Wyoming and other licensing agencies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

All duties will comply with Head Start/Early Head Start standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD.

• Assists the cook in the overall operation of the kitchen, following his/her directions.
• Assists in preparing meals according to the planned menu.
• Sets the table before each meal, using all the appropriate table service.
• Cleans up after each meal (table, dishes, etc.).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment as per State regulations.
• Practices health standards.
• Uses positive verbal/non-verbal communications and interaction skills when working with staff, parents and children.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Promotes positive public relations within the work setting and community.
• Recruits children for the program within the guidelines established by Department of Health and Human Services and Wyoming Child and Family Development.
• Assumes responsibility of cook if necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to work with children.
• Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
• Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting, upon hire and every 5 years.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.
• Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic cooking skills for preparing meals for a large number of children.
• Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions.
• Ability to carry out State of Wyoming's Sanitation Standards for Public Kitchens.
• Must possess proper stress management techniques.
• Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, children, families and community.
• Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
• Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.
• Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
• Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
• Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
• Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
• Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.