Substitute Kitchen Assistant

Eastern Oregon University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Oregon University is looking for a Cook Assistant to help prepare daily meals that comply with Head Start and USDA requirements. The role involves maintaining a sanitary environment and serving meals in a timely manner, while adhering to strict health and nutrition standards.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions. Responsibilities also include participating in team meetings and managing documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform necessary mathematical calculations.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and conversations.
• Demonstrates adaptability to changes in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation according to cyclic menu.
• Serve meals on time and maintain a sanitary environment.
• Follow Head Start performance standards and health regulations.
• Participate in communication and documentation as required.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Assist cook in the preparation of daily meals that meet Head Start and USDA requirements and maintain a sanitary and healthy environment for children; schedule varies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help cook to prepare meals according to the cyclic menu. Foods shall be attractively presented; hot foods served hot and cold foods served cold.
• Serve meals on time and maintain a sanitary, healthy environment by adhering to regulations for dishwashing and sanitizing surfaces, and by participating in daily custodial duties.
• Follow the Head Start performance standards for Health and Nutrition, and Oregon Health Division Food Sanitation Rules.
• Maintain open lines of communication within the program, including participation in team or individual meetings as requested, and submission of documentation or reports, as requested, in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform necessary mathematical calculations; determining and prioritizing own workload.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and conversations in accordance with policy; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; manages competing demands; is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or USDA kitchen.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate must enroll in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry, obtain communicable disease verification from a qualified healthcare provider, and provide documentation of verification to work in the US (passport, driver’s license, official ID card, original birth certificate, social security card).
• Within 30 days of hire, the candidate must obtain Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification and an Oregon Food Handler’s Card.