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Cook
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Higgins San Antonio TX
Part Time
High School
$15.65 $21.91 Hourly
0%
Nonprofit Social Services
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Cook is responsible for the management of the food program based on all Child & Adult Care Food Program requirements and San Antonio Metro Health Department regulations including but not limited to menu planning; purchasing inventorying preparing and service of food; maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for food preparation and storage; properly maintaining all food service equipment; maintaining professional relationships with all outside vendors for the purchasing of food and supplies; budgeting; and preparing menus for children and children with special dietary needs; and the ability to cook meals for breakfast lunch and afternoon snacks for a large group. The Cook is responsible for ensuring compliance with all other reporting agencies such as DFPS Minimum Standards CCS Rising Star requirements and NAEYC criteria.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position requires face to face interactions with staff board vendors and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position.
- Compliance of nutritional standards and regulations set by Brighton Center ECE Social Services and the Provincial Health Department. Including but not limited to awareness of children with allergies special dietary needs and/or ethnic customs (special menus) in order to provide or supplement with alternate foods which also meet food program requirements. Plan order prepare and cook all meals and snacks are required per day per child. (35%)
- Maintain a safe sanitary healthy and inviting kitchen workspace. Perform housekeeping duties in relation to food storage and kitchen including but not limited to sweeping mopping sanitizing all surfaces discarding trash/debris/recycling properly cleaning/maintaining all drains and grease traps replacing can liners and other cleaning materials/chemical and properly maintaining kitchen equipment and storage areas such as but not limited to refrigerators freezers stovetop ovens vent hoods dishwasher cabinets shelves work surfaces etc. and laundry duties in relation to kitchen articles. (25%)
- Coordinate with the Program Director and/or Admin Coordinator for the ordering and purchasing of the food and supplies. Understand and assist with the management of the food budget dollars including choices of food and use of purchases while keeping weekly records of expenses as well as maintaining proper inventory of all food and supplies to ensure all purchases are within budget. (20%)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Adapts to program changes and takes initiative to locate appropriate alternatives to resume activities. Completes an annual Individual Professional Development Plan and participates in trainings/services to expand knowledge of nutrition menu planning and childcare issues. (5%)
- Responsible for positive face to face interactions with child(ren) parents and staff. Maintains great customer service as well as positive and professional communication with parents on a daily basis through the use of daily sheets notes and/or verbally. Ability to work with other staff members to form a positive supportive team atmosphere; and ensures confidentiality of privileged information. (5%)
- Assists teachers with regards to food and cooking activities. (5%)
- Responsible for performing all other duties as assigned and ensuring deadlines given are met. (3%)
- Able to plan and prepare meals for other departments/events as requested and to be involved with special events that may require additional preparation and/or organization. (2%)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required: Food Handlers/Management Certification and Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate. Minimum of six months experience of working in the culinary field.
- Preferred: Experience in working in a licensed childcare center special education early child education or family centered service organization preferred and experience working with the Texas Department of Agricultures Child and Adult Food Program preferred.
NECESSARY SKILLS
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and apply our Core Values which are at the heart of our organization and are embedded in all roles.
- High quality of work; organization and planning skills; problem solving and decisionmaking skills; selfimprovement and initiative; adaptability and flexibility; excellent communication skills; ability to work well with others and independently; and professionalism.
- Clientcentered awareness knowledge and abilities.
- Ability to work well independently manage multiple projects and prioritize duties.
- Ability to learn interpret and apply rules and regulations.
- Understands and has knowledge of proper safety use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and empathize with families.
- Ability to ensure personal accountability and compute and compile reports.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize under pressure.
- Ability to work regular hours and some evenings or weekends as required.
- Ability to meet the physical demand of working in a kitchen such as bending twisting lifting moving and standing for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb up and down stairs.
- Ability to drive personal vehicle and have/maintain personal auto liability insurance.
TOP COMPETENCIES
- Written Communications / Presentation Skills
- Listening / Negotiating
- Decision Quality and Problem Solving
- Organizational Agility
- Managing and Measuring Work
- Time Management
- Organizing / Planning
- Priority Setting
Qualifications
- Required: Food Handlers/Management Certification and Food Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate. Minimum of six months experience of working in the culinary field.
- Preferred: Experience in working in a licensed childcare center special education early child education or family centered service organization preferred and experience working with the Texas Department of Agricultures Child and Adult Food Program preferred.
Employment Type
Part-Time
Key Skills
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