SUB COOK

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,432 - 26,601; Part time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Ewing, NJ is seeking a part-time cook at Ewing Lawrence HS. The role involves preparing meals per menus, weighing and portioning food, and ensuring safe storage and handling.

You will also contribute to learning activities and coordinate with the Nutrition Coordinator. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, managing monthly inventory, and assisting with ordering.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food preparation and service.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow menus and portion control.
• Willingness to coordinate with nutrition staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus.
• Maintain proper food storage and handling.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Record monthly inventory and assist with ordering.
• Plan at least one learning activity weekly with children.
• Engage parents in planning nutrition program.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Meal planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ewing Lawrence HS S33 - Ewing, NJ 08628Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.01 - $19.31 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and serve meals that conform to menus provided by the Nutrition Coordinator, including demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food. Also includes thawing and advance preparation of food. Works with the Nutrition Coordinator regarding substitutions, leftovers, and emergencies; records changes.
• Maintain and ensure proper food storage and food handling practices, including fire safety. Works cooperatively with other Food Service staff to evaluate leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates, and store leftovers properly.
• Plan and initiate at least one learning activity per week per classroom with the children, which is to be appropriately documented and coordinated with the educational objectives of the week. Learning activities are to be sent to Central Office weekly.
• Involve parents in planning and implementation of the Nutrition Program on the local level: Development of local nutrition committee at center level
• Semi-annual nutrition education program with parents
• Participate in planning session with center staff during weekly staff meeting.
• Will be responsible for the cleanliness of the food service area, such as the kitchen, dining area and food storage area.
• Maintain food and supply receiving system.
• Responsible for accurate monthly equipment and food inventory so reflection may be noted in the purchasing program. May be responsible for placing authorized orders.
• Coordination of a volunteer program at the center level for assistance in nutrition program activities.
• Meal inventories which reflect the number and type of meals served must be submitted no later than the fifth of the following month.
• Hours of position will be based on center location and time of operation.
• Wear white pants/skirt, shirt or dress
• Other Head Start duties as required.

QUALIFICATION:

• A parent or member of the target area who shows the potential for performing duties of a cook.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Previous experience in food preparation and serviceQualifications