Head Start Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 22,744; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency seeks a Cook responsible for implementing food service for Head Start programs, ensuring nutritional needs are met in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will manage a clean kitchen, adhere to food safety guidelines, and participate in meals to model good nutrition for children. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Strict adherence to health, safety, food handling, food storage, and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement food service for Head Start/Early Head Start Programs.
• Provide meals according to age-specific portion sizes.
• Maintain records including equipment and food temperatures, cleaning records.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Nutritional needs knowledge

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency seeks a Cook responsible for implementing food service for Head Start programs, ensuring nutritional needs are met in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will manage a clean kitchen, adhere to food safety guidelines, and participate in meals to model good nutrition for children. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.