Head Start Substitute Cook

COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Action Pioneer Valley is seeking a Head Start Substitute Cook to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks at center-based sites across Franklin, Hampshire, and Western Hampden Counties. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and accurate record-keeping for CACFP compliance.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of cooking experience, and Serv-Safe plus Allergen Awareness certifications.

Qualifications

• Achieve high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety in preparation and handling of meals.
• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks in center-based sites.
• Follow program policies and state/federal regulations with guidance from supervisor.
• Maintain daily production logs and required CACFP paperwork.
• Submit required health and certification documentation as requested.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals and snacks per menu and policies.
• Follow monthly menu; report changes to Cook Coordinator.
• Complete daily production logs and CACFP paperwork.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and handle loading/unloading of food.
• Inspect kitchen and storage areas for sanitation and safety.
• Maintain good working relationships with staff and providers.
• Obtain and maintain Serv-Safe Certification.
• Comply with confidentiality policies.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and support families with low incomes.
• Submit physical exam and vaccination verification as required.

Skills

Cooking experience

Sanitation

Food handling

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serv-Safe Certification

Allergen Awareness Certification

Job description

Head Start Substitute Cook - $18-$19/hr Various Locations - Franklin, Hampshire, & W Hampden Counties / Head Start & Early Learning Programs

Position: Cook Substitute Hours Per Week: As assigned Supervisor: Cook

Coordinator Status: Non-Exempt Location: As assigned Job Summary: Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and snack to children and teaching staff in center based sites. Prepare meals for special events such as parent meetings and other program meetings. Maintain a high standard of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in the preparation, handling, and Storage Of Food And Equipment. Education, Experience And Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, 1 year cooking experience in a food service setting, Serv-Safe Certification and Allergen Awareness Certification.

Requirements Essential Requirements and Responsibilities:

• ? Prepare all meals and snacks in accordance with program policies, state and federal regulations with guidance from Cook Coordinator and Nutrition Specialist.
• ? Follow planned monthly menu as reviewed with Cook Coordinator. Any menu changes need to be reported to the Cook Coordinator.
• ? Complete daily production logs and other paperwork required by the CACFP and the program.
• ? Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, load, and unload food for delivery.
• ? Conduct regular daily inspections of kitchen and storage areas, ensuring a high level of sanitation, safety, and cleanliness.
• ? Must have reliable transportation to program sites.
• ? Maintain a good working relationship with all program staff.
• ? Obtain and maintain Serv-Safe Certification.
• ? Maintains good in-house relationships with all other staff members and with providers.
• ? Adheres to agency confidentiality policies.
• ? Must display cultural competence and be sensitive to the needs of families with lower incomes.
• ? Submit documentation of physical exam within the past year, plus verification of MMR and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years.
• ? Adhere to agency confidentiality policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, talk, use a keyboard and climb stairs. The employee must be able to lift 50 plus pounds. The employee must have the ability to drive a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed. The noise and activity level in the kitchen may be moderately high. There is occasional exposure to outdoor weather.