COOK at Tri-County Community Action Agency

Ewing Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

19.75

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Meal Service, Food Storage, Food Handling, Nutrition Education, Inventory Management, Child Safety, Team Collaboration, Menu Planning, Parent Involvement, Learning Activities, Record Keeping, Safety Procedures, Cleaning, Cooking Techniques, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Ewing Lawrence HS S33 - Ewing, NJ 08628 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $17.01 - $19.75 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25% JOB FUNCTION: Carry out responsibilities, which ensure that the Center meets Head Start Performance Standards regarding nutrition, CACFP guidelines, and the NJ/PA Licensing Regulations. 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. Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor Hours of position will be based on center location and time of operation. Wear white pants/skirt, shirt or dress 14. 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. ServSafe a plus. Previous experience in food preparation and service Qualifications

Responsibilities

The cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals according to provided menus and ensuring compliance with nutrition standards. They also maintain food safety practices and involve parents in the nutrition program.