• Assistant Cook

    Chautauqua Opportunities (Jamestown, NY)


    ASSISTANT COOK

    Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1135+N+Main+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701) • Early Care and Education

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    Position Data:

    Grade: E5 Non-Exempt:

    Reports to: Center Director

    Basic Function or Position Summary:

    Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center. Hours per week 35: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm.Salary $15.89/hourly

    Requirements

    Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

    -Assists in Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals.

     

    -Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations.

     

    -Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return

     

    -Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations.

     

    -Wash dishes and food prep areas

     

    -Transport, as needed, food and supplies to off-site classroom

    -In absence of Head Cook

    o Completes required paperwork

    o Orders food

    o Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties

     

    -Promotes agency mission.

     

    -Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

     

    -Maintains consistent professional customer service.

     

    -Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

     

    -Other duties as designated by supervisor

    Key Working Relationships:

    A. Internal: Head Cook, Food Service Assistants, Teachers, and Program Managers

    B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Agencies

    Supervisory Scope:

    A. Number of staff supervised: 0

    B. Titles supervised: None

    Organizational Responsibilities:

    -Adherence to Head Start and CACFP food preparation and safety regulations

     

    -Adheres to all policies and procedures

     

    -Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

     

    -Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

     

    -Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

    Knowledge, Skills Required:

    -High School Diploma or GED

     

    -2 years of work experience cooking or degree or post high school certification in food preparation

     

    -Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices

    Special Requirements:

    -Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health)

     

    -Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel.

     

    -Ability to do some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), including up and down stairs

     

    -Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

     

    -Complete all OCFS requirements

     

    -Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs