Cook Assistant

Centro de la Familia de Utah; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Cook Assistant at a leading non-profit organization, where you'll support food services by assisting the Cook in meal preparation and kitchen operations. This role emphasizes compliance with health regulations and provides a nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates are passionate about food service and have a commitment to community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preference for current and former Early Head Start and Head Start parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, serving, and related activities.
• Manage inventory for supplies, food, and equipment.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic Mathematical Skills

Education

HS/GED

Tools

USDA/CACFP Certification

Food Handlers Certification

ServSafe Managers Certification

Child CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job: Cook Assistant

Are you ready to spice up your career? We're on the lookout for a dynamic

individual to join our Food Services team.

Overview

Assist the company's Food Services by supporting the Cook in

ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations related to

food services. This role involves tasks such as ordering, preparing,

serving, and documenting meals and snacks, following menus, and

overseeing kitchen operations. The position contributes to the kitchen's

smooth operation, adhering to health and food safety codes and maintaining

cleanliness.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

Maintain compliance with state license standards, Childcare Licensing

regulations, and local ordinances.

Assist in food preparation, serving, and related activities, including

meeting the needs of children with special needs or disabilities.

Manage inventory for supplies, food, and equipment used in food services.

Process and store food and related items upon delivery.

Oversee full kitchen operations in the absence of the Cook.

Assist in preparing and serving food for field trips.

Receive and account for food deliveries if necessary.

Ensure kitchen compliance with health and safety regulations.

Report malfunctioning kitchen equipment to the lead Cook for necessary

maintenance, repair, or replacement.

Maintain documentation for food services according to USDA/CACFP and CDLF

standards.

Promote children's overall health through well-balanced meals and snacks.

Participate in parent and center activities.

Facilitate family-style meal services for children and classroom staff.

Ensure proper storage of food and kitchen cleanup.

Notify the supervisor of safety or health concerns.

Participate in ongoing training in food preparation and nutrition.

Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

Qualifications:

The minimum requirement is that the individual must be at least 18 years old.

HS/GED is preferred. Current and former Early Head Start and Head Start

parents receive preference.

Language Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Ability to read and interpret

documents, draft routine reports, and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Physical Demands

Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach,

stoop, kneel, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

USDA/CACFP Certification, Food Handlers Certification, ServSafe Managers

Certification, Child CPR, and First Aid Certification.

Work Environment

Kitchens may be hot and humid. The noise level is usually moderate

Why You'll Love It Here

We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we

have the privilege to support. We have been dedicated to Community and Family

Engagement since 1975, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1991,

and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and

underserved areas. Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we

are committed to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our

team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and

culturally sensitive care.

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Salary Description

$14.76 - $15.60

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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