Cook Head Start; 5430-701-A

at  Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens

For over 117 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
Our Early Childhood Development Centers provide free Early Head Start and Head Start services to low-income families. Head Start provides services to children age 3 to 5 years old. Through the Montessori approach, the center ensures children are ready for school by providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, language-literacy and physical development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Food Handlers Certificate preferred.
• Two years of experience in food preparation, preferably in an Early Childhood setting preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English; English/Creole speaking preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment at least 40 pounds and/or move up and down stairs as needed.
• Able to travel to different locations throughout the five boroughs as needed.

• Responsible for safe preparation and storage of all food items used at the center.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves food according to appropriate practices.
• Washes dishes and utensils according to sanitary practices; Assumes duties as housekeeper as required.
• Responsible for storing or supervising storage of all food and household supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned