Full-Time EC Kitchen Cook Aide — Nutritious Meals for Kids

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); In loco; USD 34.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Grand Street Settlement in The Bronx is seeking a Cook Aide (Full Time) to support our Early Childhood meals program. You will prepare nutritious, USDA-compliant meals for children ages 0-5, keep the kitchen clean, manage inventory, and maintain CACFP records.

This is a start-up phase role with evolving responsibilities as sites launch. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a current food handler’s certificate, and familiarity with early childhood nutrition.

Competenze

• High School diploma or equivalent; current food handler’s certificate.
• Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups.
• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge for record keeping.
• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Mansioni

• Under the direct supervision of the Center Director, the Cook shall be responsible for:
• Preparing nutritious meals that take into consideration children’s various cultures and individual nutritional needs.
• Understanding and using child nutritional needs and age-specific portion sizes to prepare meals in accordance with USDA, Head Start, and CACFP guidelines
• Understanding and strictly adhering to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation.
• Prepare and participate in family-style meals for children, volunteers, and staff.
• Maintain nutrition record-keeping and reporting as directed by the supervisor.
• Review food and supplies order sheets.
• Store food and supplies properly.
• Monitor and maintain proper food temperatures.
• Prepare catered meals – order food substitutions, follow the menu
• Work with Nutritionist, Health Coordinator and/or Health Specialist
• Maintain appropriate cleanliness of all kitchen materials and supplies as required.
• Maintain and be aware of center allergies and concerns.
• Train assistant, substitutes and volunteers to support kitchen duties
• Coordinate delivery of food to classrooms.
• Attend staff meeting and relevant trainings
• Ability to stand on feet for relatively long periods while working and to lift 25 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Knowledge of early childhood nutrition

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Food handler's certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Grand Street Settlement in The Bronx is seeking a Cook Aide (Full Time) to support our Early Childhood meals program. You will prepare nutritious, USDA-compliant meals for children ages 0-5, keep the kitchen clean, manage inventory, and maintain CACFP records.

This is a start-up phase role with evolving responsibilities as sites launch. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a current food handler’s certificate, and familiarity with early childhood nutrition.