JOIN THE SUWANNEE VALLEY 4C’S TEAM!

Suwannee Valley 4Cs is the Head Start and Early Head Start grantee in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. Established in 1985, we are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of low-income children and their families by offering comprehensive early childhood development services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to lift 45 lbs. from floor level and carry 75 feet several times a day
• Must have access to dependable transportation with valid current liability insurance and a valid driver’s license
• Must pass physical and Department of Children and Families background screening requirements
  EOE / Drug Free Workplace
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: From $30,581.58 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial kitchen : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In perso

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Be knowledgeable of and adhere to agency policies and procedures, Head Start regulations, local/state child care regulations, and other regulations, as applicable
· Be knowledgeable of and adhere to USDA, Head Start and Health & Sanitation guidelines and requirements
· Be knowledgeable of and observe agency purchasing procedures for food and supply ordering
· Follow monthly menus in accordance with USDA and Head Start standards
· Provide menu planning at each individual site for special occasions and holidays
· Order and maintain kitchen inventory and food supplies sufficient to meet the needs of the Head Start/Early Head Start sites
· Unpack and appropriately store bulk food deliveries
· Prepare meals for children, teachers and volunteers and facilitate meal service in the classrooms
· Create and implement plans to reduce waste/minimize leftovers; include plans to utilize any leftovers in meal preparation
· Maintain safe and sanitary food service area
· Assist teaching staff in maintenance of facility
· Maintain and submit accurate records to USDA Coordinator, as required by USDA and Head Start
· Become familiar with program goals, objectives and philosophy

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend annual Cook training
• Attend annual Summer Institute TSRM training
• Must obtain a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development each year (which includes mandatory attendance at the Annual Summer Institute)
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned
• 4 hour Food Safety online training