Cook Assistant

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO & Sick Days

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (401k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage & Cell Reimbursement

Telemedicine & Concierge Services

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) seeks a Cook Assistant to support center-based Early Childhood Development (ECD) food services in a Colorado program. Responsibilities include food preparation, service, and cleanup while ensuring USDA compliance and health standards.

The role involves actively supervising children and promoting readiness for school and life. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience; strong communication with children,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; one-year experience in food preparation, inventory, and purchasing in educational/institutional programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, service, and cleanup for center-based food services.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including USDA guidelines.
• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success.
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments.
• Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus and in indoor/outdoor environments.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments.

Objective And Position Summary

Under the direction and guidance of the Cook or Center Service Manager, the Cook Assistant is responsible for assisting with the provision of Early Childhood Development (ECD) Colorado center-based food services including, but not limited to, food preparation, service, and clean-up activities. The Cook Assistant ensures the center is in compliance with all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the Food Services component, including USDA guidelines. Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success, as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintains all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitates health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education /Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required and one-year experience assisting with food preparation, inventory, and purchasing in educational/institutional programs preferred.
• Education obtained outside of USA from another country must be evaluated from an accredited organization to determine equivalency to USA education status.

Other requirements:

• Applicant must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, and all ECD staff.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee’s benefits below:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting

https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the

Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.