Join the Suwannee Valley 4C's Team! Suwannee Valley 4Cs is the Head Start and Early Head Start grantee in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. Established in 1985, we are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of low-income children and their families by offering comprehensive early childhood development services.

Job Type:

Part Time, Mon- Friday, Day Shift Only Starting Pay Rate Of $14.70

Hour Essential Functions:

• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to agency policies and procedures, Head Start regulations, local/state child care regulations, and other regulations, as applicable
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to USDA, Head Start and Health & Sanitation guidelines and requirements
• Be knowledgeable of and observe agency purchasing procedures for food and supply ordering
• Follow monthly menus in accordance with USDA and Head Start standards
• Provide menu planning at each individual site for special occasions and holidays
• Order and maintain kitchen inventory and food supplies sufficient to meet the needs of the Head Start/Early Head Start sites
• Unpack and appropriately store bulk food deliveries
• Prepare meals for children, teachers and volunteers and facilitate meal service in the classrooms
• Create and implement plans to reduce waste/minimize leftovers; include plans to utilize any leftovers in meal preparation
• Maintain safe and sanitary food service area
• Assist teaching staff in maintenance of facility
• Maintain and submit accurate records to USDA Coordinator, as required by USDA and Head Start
• Become familiar with program goals, objectives and philosophy

General Responsibilities:

Attend annual Cook training Attend annual Summer Institute Must obtain a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development each year (which includes mandatory attendance at the Annual Summer Institute) Other duties or responsibilities as assigned 4 hour Food Safety online training

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Able to lift 45 lbs. from floor level and carry 75 feet several times a day Must have access to dependable transportation with valid current liability insurance and a valid driver's license Must pass physical and Department of Children and Families background screening requirements EOE /

Drug Free Workplace Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $14.70 per hour

Shift:

Day shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Commercial Kitchen:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License and Auto Insurance (Required)

Work Location:

In person