Cook - Crisp County Head Start

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in higher education is seeking a dedicated Cook for its Crisp County Head Start program. This role involves ensuring compliance with nutrition standards, preparing meals, and maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale food production and be able to work independently while training kitchen staff. Join a vibrant community that values integrity and excellence, and contribute to the well-being of young learners through nutritious meal preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale food production is essential.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that meet Head Start and USDA nutrition requirements.
• Train kitchen staff on food prep and plating techniques.

Skills

Food Preparation

Meal Planning

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Inventory Management Tools

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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Cook for the Crisp County Head Start.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Job Summary

Reporting to the kitchen supervisor, this position ensures compliance with the performance standards in the preparation, storage, and clean-up of meals provided to and by Head Start.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of the required number of meals per day that meet Head Start and USDA nutrition requirements.
• Follow standardized menus, recipes, and utilize portion control measuring of meal components.
• Ensure that meals are prepared on schedule.
• Use appropriate guidelines for estimating amounts to be prepared, utilizing leftovers for subsequent child meals wherever possible and ensuring the extra food or leftovers are distributed or disposed of per policies.
• Perform weekly food inventory and complete routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.
• Maintain proper hygiene and dress requirements for food service.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques.
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g., in refrigerators).
• Keep copies of weekly and monthly BLS sheets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in a large-scale food production operation.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are desired.
• Maintain an annual physical and Tuberculosis vaccination.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and teamwork are required.
• Must successfully pass a drug screening and background check.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS And JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have own reliable transportation to travel to and from assigned worksite.
• Must be punctual and able to work Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Ability to work independently.
• Continuous standing and walking for most of an 8-hour workday.
• Frequent daily bending and lifting of up to 50 lbs., items are lifted from floor and worktables/counters.
• Regular crouching occurs to retrieve items from lower shelves.
• Regular reaching occurs to retrieve utensils and food items from storage shelves.
• Serve Safe Certified, meal prepping, and cookies in quantities.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food service industry preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.

Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Higher Education

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