Cook - Crisp County Head Start
Cook - Crisp County Head Start
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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Cook for the Crisp County Head Start.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the kitchen supervisor this position ensures compliance of the performance standards in the preparation storage and cleanup of meals provided to and by Head Start.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct the preparation of the required number of meals per day that meet Head Start and USDA nutrition requirements.
- Follow standardized menus recipes and utilize portion control measuring of meal components.
- Ensure that meals are prepared on schedule.
- Use appropriate guidelines for estimating amounts to be prepared utilizing leftovers for subsequent child meals wherever possible and ensuring the extra food or leftovers are distributed or disposed of per policies.
- Perform weekly food inventory and complete routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.
- Maintain proper hygiene and dress requirements for food service
- Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
- Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
- Keep copies weekly and monthly BLS sheets
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in a largescale food production operation.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are desired.
- Maintain an annual physical and Tuberculosis vaccination.
- Good communication skills flexibility and teamwork are required.
- Must successfully pass a drug screening and background check.
- Must have a valid Georgia drivers license.
WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have own reliable transportation to travel to and from assigned worksite.
- Must be punctual and able to work MondayFriday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Ability to work independently.
- Continuous standing and walking for most of an 8hour workday.
- Frequent daily bending and lifting of up to 50 lbs. items are lifted from floor and worktables/counters.
- Regular crouching occurs to retrieve items from lower shelves.
- Regular reaching occurs to retrieve utensils and food items from storage shelves
- Serve Safe Certified meal prepping and cookies in quantities.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
Employment Type
Full-Time
