Sub Cook

Description

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC. Cook

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Plan and prepare meals for program children in accordance with CACFP and Program guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• •Order and/or purchase all food from designated vendors according to the budget.
• •Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and/or snacks that meet CACFP and Program guidelines.
• •Ensure children’s nutritional needs are met, including allergy restrictions.
• •Ensure that safety, sanitation, and health standards are met in the kitchen and eating areas.
• •Responsible for coordinating routine cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen.
• •Verify vendor orders and reconcile invoices with billing statements, ensuring accuracy in deliveries and quantities.
• •Maintain food-purchase invoices and send originals to Accounts Payable.
• •Responsible for keeping required CACFP records.
• •Submit appropriate records and reports to the Center Manager.
• •Attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings and/or trainings as requested by supervisor.
• •Prepare food for special events.
• •Responsible for menu distribution to families and staff.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Program Participation and Team Member:

• •Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
• •Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
• •Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
• •Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
• •Work on weekends or evenings as needed

Code of Conduct:

Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.

Confidentiality:

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

Training:

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Working Conditions:

• •Frequent standing, bending, and walking
• •Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• •Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• •U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• •Minimum one-year experience in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition for young children.
• •Knowledge of Head Start program is preferable.

Skills and Abilities:

• •Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• •Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
• •Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
• •Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• •Ability to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card

Working Conditions:

• •Frequent standing, bending, and walking
• •Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• •Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring