EEC Cook

YWCA NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts Inc. is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare meals and snacks for early childhood programs and school-age groups. You will ensure kitchen hygiene, assist in meal planning, and supervise volunteers while recording daily menus.

The role requires ServSafe certification, ability to read and write in English, and collaboration with the Food Services Coordinator to meet USDA/EEC guidelines. 7:30am–1:00pm shifts and 25–30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition and production cooking.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Criminal record clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for enrolled children; substitutes for restricted diets.
• Distributes food to classrooms and maintains daily menus.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary kitchen and storage areas; follows health regulations.

Skills

English literacy

Cooperative teamwork

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cook prepares meals for our early childhood food program and snacks for our school age programs. Cook is responsible for kitchen hygiene, collaborates in meal planning. Prepares food and distribution to rooms, supervision of volunteers, record keeping and all kitchen operations. Cook ensures adherence to EEC food program guidelines, and all public health. USDA and ServSafe regulations regarding food storage and preparation.

REPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for enrolled children; prepares substitute items for children on restricted diets.
• 2. Distributes food to the classrooms.
• 3. Practices safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage.
• 4. Plans for and purchases all food and necessary supplies needed to provide food service.
• 5. Maintains verification of food and non-food purchases to meet child care program requirements.
• 6. Keeps a daily record of menus.
• 7. Obtains and retains manufacturers' specifications for any commercially prepared food items used in the child care programs.
• 8. In collaboration with the Food Services Coordinator, develops weekly menus to meet USDA and EEC meal pattern requirements.
• 9. Maintains a safe and sanitary kitchen, pantry and storage areas; washes items used for food preparation.
• 10. Attends USDA, ServSafe conferences and other workshops as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, vendors and funding agency monitors.
• Ability to maintain accurate written records and perform mathematical calculations accurately..
• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition, and production cooking.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Criminal record clearance
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• General understanding of the needs of children.

Part time position 7:30am-1pm

25- 30 hours per week