Cook Full Year - Piqua

Ohio Head Start Assoc Inc; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

401(k)

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Paid Education

Affordable & Comprehensive Benefits

Caring Colleagues

Job summary

Ohio Head Start Assoc Inc in Piqua is seeking a Cook for the full year position, offering $19.50 per hour. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for Head Start children, managing food inventory, and ensuring food safety.

Qualified candidates will have two years of commercial food preparation experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Generous benefits including 401(k) and paid education are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in commercial food preparation.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, and perform tasks requiring bending and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following the established menu.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food service equipment.
• Complete food service reports as required.

Skills

Commercial food preparation

Sanitation practices

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

# Cook Full Year - PiquaPiqua Building - Piqua, OH 45356## OverviewSalary Range$19.50 - $19.50 Hourly## Description**Cook - Full year****Job Location: Piqua****Position Type: Hourly****Salary: $19.50 hourly.** Candidates with two years in commercial food preparation and a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license in good standing qualify. CORS pays for educational advancement for motivated employees with a heart for service; required ServSafe II certification costs will be paid by CORS. Work hours are Monday-Friday daytime.Description: Serve our Head Start children varied, nutritious, tasty, and appealing meals and snacks. Purchase all food and supplies necessary and keep records as required, maintain a kitchen as spotless as your own!* Prepare meals and snacks following a cycle menu with recipes provided, ensure food tastes good, looks appealing and is portion-controlled.* For children with diet restrictions, follow the child’s plan of action to meet developmental, medical, and feeding needs.* Deliver all food to the classrooms ready to be served as family style meal service.* Assure the proper sanitation use, and maintenance of all food service equipment.* Maintain appropriate inventory to ensure all items are available for meal preparation and to ensure accurate ordering of items from food vendors.* Complete and submit food service reports as required, including cycle menus, purchase orders, food inventory worksheets, and hot food temperature monitoring log.* Supervise any Cook Assistants if onsite.* Collaborate in nutrition education activities for staff, parents, and children.**All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical.****Generous Leave/401(k)/Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility/Paid Education/Affordable & Comprehensive Benefits/Caring Colleagues**## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS:**1. Work Experience Required: Two years in commercial food preparation.2. Education and Training: High school diploma or GED.3. Special Conditions: Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, bend, and reach. A valid driver’s license, a driving history acceptable to agency insurer. Involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.