Head Start Cook Tier III

SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SACRAMENTO EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AGENCY is seeking Head Start Cooks to support the Head Start Program. Duties include food preparation, delivery, sanitation, and maintaining records across multiple sites.

Working hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Applicants must have a CA Food Handlers Card and a ServSafe Certification, and hold a valid Class C Driver's License with a clean driving record; age 21+ for insurance purposes.

Qualifications

• At least one year of paid or volunteer cook experience.
• Current California Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Current ServSafe Certification.
• Minimum one year of experience as a cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks for Head Start sites.
• Pick up and deliver food to Head Start sites.
• Assist with menu planning.
• Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation facilities.
• Assist with record keeping assignments.

Skills

Food preparation

Delivery coordination

Sanitation

Record keeping

Driver's license

Tools

ServSafe Certification

California Food Handlers Card

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $19.79 To $25.26 Hourly

We are looking for Head Start Cooks. This is a specialized classification for positions that perform food preparation, delivery, and service assignments in the Head Start Program operated by the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency. Duties include food preparation, food delivery, sanitation, and record-keeping assignment.

Position Summary: Under general direction, this position includes food preparation, pick-up and delivery of food to various Head Start sites, assist with menu planning, maintain food preparation and service facilities in a clean and orderly condition, and perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists with ordering, inventory, and storage of food and supplies;
• Prepares food for meals and snacks;
• Maintains food service and preparation facilities in a clean and sanitary condition;
• Assists with record keeping assignments;
• Picks up and delivers food to various Head Start sites.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and ability would be:

• At least one (1) year of working experience (paid or volunteer) as a cook or experience working at SETA as a Temporary/On-Call Cook/Driver.
• A current California Food Handlers Card, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• A current ServSafe Certification;
• A minimum of one year of experience working as a cook.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Class C Driver's License is required. A good driving record of at least three (3) years duration, as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents. Additionally, must be at least the age of twenty-one (21) for insurance purposes. Obtain any legally required food handling certifications.

SETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

6:00 AM-2:30 PM Monday-Friday

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