Cook

Description:

DEPARTMENT:          

Early Childhood

LOCATION:                

Brooklyn, NY

REPORTS TO:             

Site Director

SALARY:                     

$28-35K Annually

SCHEDULE:                 

Mon-Fri; 8am-4pm;9am-5pm;10am-6pm 

DATES:                                   

August 2019

JOB SUMMARY:         

The Cook is responsible for implementation of food services in Grand Street Settlement’s Early Child Care Programs serving children ages 0-5 in accordance with Department of Health, CACFP and Head Start Performance Standards.  Responsibilities include preparing attractive, USDA-approved meals; keeping the kitchen and classroom areas clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances; and maintaining adequate food stocks, kitchen supplies, and mandated CACFP nutrition records (including meal counts and food production records).

Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Center Director, the Cook shall be responsible for:

·         Preparing nutritious meals that take into consideration children’s various cultures and individual nutritional needs.

·         Understanding and using child nutritional needs and age-specific portion sizes to prepare meals in accordance with USDA, Head Start, and CACFP guidelines

·         Understanding and strictly adhering to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation.

·         Prepare and participate in family-style meals for children, volunteers, and staff.

·         Maintain nutrition record-keeping and reporting as directed by supervisor.

·         Review food and supplies order sheets.

·         Store food and supplies properly.

·         Monitor and maintain proper food temperatures.

·         Maintain appropriate cleanliness of all kitchen materials and supplies as required.

·         Maintain and be aware of center allergies and concerns.

·         Train assistant, substitutes and volunteers to support kitchen duties

·         Coordinate delivery of food to classrooms.

·         Attend staff meeting and relevant trainings

·         Ability to stand on feet for relatively long periods while working and to lift 25 pounds

·         Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: