Part-Time Cook: Head Start NC#2

Southeast NE Community Action; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast NE Community Action is seeking a Kitchen Helper for its Head Start program in Nebraska City. You will support meal preparation for children, assist the cook, and ensure meals meet CACFP guidelines and nutritional standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe kitchen, recording nutritional information, and helping meet SENCA Head Start goals. Requires HS diploma, 18+, ability to lift 30 lbs, and good teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of standard cooking terms, measures and procedures.
• Minimum age 18.
• Experience in food preparation and group meal service.
• Effective communication and comprehension of information.
• Ability to perform simple math for measures and conversions.
• Ability to follow food preparation/recipes.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to interact with coworkers and parents.
• Ability to work in a team and follow teamwork principles.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and secure storage for raw materials and supplies for meal prep per menus and records.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to menus and CACFP requirements.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation standards as required.
• Obtain, compile, and maintain nutritional information for each child.
• Maintain records according to CACFP and program requirements.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean, safe, and sanitary at all times.
• Maintain equipment and prep facilities.
• Assist the cook with meal prep and delivery per guidelines.
• Participate in SENCA Head Start strategic goals and ROMA objectives.
• Engage actively with colleagues, demonstrate high performance, and expand responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Mathematical ability

Lift 30 pounds

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for preparing meals or assisting with meal preparation for children. enrolled in the Head Start program using established guidelines and procedures to better meet their nutritional needs.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• 1. Purchase and secure proper storage for raw materials and supplies for meal preparation, according to prepared menus and meal production records, as assigned.
• 2. Prepare meals and/or snacks according to prepared menu and Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements, as assigned.
• 3. Follow and adhere to safe food handling and sanitation standards according to program requirements and procedures.
• 4. Obtain, compile, record, and maintain nutritional information for each child on appropriate forms, as assigned.
• 5. Maintain accurate records according to CACFP and program requirements, as assigned.
• 6. Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the kitchen or food preparation area and food storage areas at all times.
• 7. Maintain equipment and kitchen or food preparations facilities.
• 8. Assist the cook with the preparation and delivery of meals using established guidelines and procedures to meet their nutritional needs, as assigned.
• 9. Actively participate in efforts to meet the SENCA Head Start goals identified with the current SENCA Head Start Strategic Plan.
• 10. Actively participate in efforts to meet the SENCA goals identified within the current SENCA Strategic Plan.
• 11. Actively participate in setting, tracking, and attaining the three national ROMA Next Generation Goals.
• 12. Demonstrate active employee engagement by using individual talents, providing a consistent level of high performance, building connections and professional networks, having high energy, broadening responsibilities, and building on those responsibilities.
• 13. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor in keeping with the efficiency and effectiveness of the Head Start program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Education/Knowledge: Knowledge of standard cooking terms, measures, and procedures helpful.
• 3. Minimum Age: 18
• 4. Experience: Experience in food preparation and food service for groups of 20 or more preferred.
• 5. Communicates effectively and efficiently, and comprehend various forms of communication.
• 6. Ability to perform simple mathematical equations related to measure and conversion.
• 7. Ability to understand and follow directions for food preparation/recipes.
• 8. Ability to lift weights up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• 9. Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and parents.
• 10. Ability to work with others using a team model and to follow basic teamwork principles.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Must be able to travel on agency business and attend out of area training meetings and/or conferences as required.
• 2. Maintain an effective working relationship with staff, program participants, general public, and other state and federal agencies.
• 3. Maintain ones' self at all times so as not to bring discredit upon themselves or the agency.
• 4. Must successfully complete any additional training or orientation for the position required by SENCA or by funding source/grantor standards of eligibility.
• 5. Understand and comply with the agency's Affir…? ... Policies.