Cook Assistant

30 hours a week, 10.25 months

Job Goal:

To assist in the preparation of attractive

USDA CNP

approved meals for 60+ children and staff while assisting in keeping the kitchen and food service areas clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances; deliver meal carts to classrooms and assist with meal service as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist in preparation creditable meals for children, volunteers, and staff using UMHS menu, menu planning sheets, standardized recipes and approved agency recipesAssist in storing food and supplies properlyEnsure that food substitutions are properly labeled on carts and distributed appropriatelyAssist lead cook in planning and preparation of classroom Nutrition ActivitiesMaintain safety of the environment for staff and childrenUtilize the Lead Cook, Nutrition USDA Manager and Nutrition Assistant as resources to meet USDA and Head Start requirementsClean and sanitize dishes, tableware, pot, pans, etc. in a timely mannerAssist lead cook in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen at all timesEnsure disposal of garbage each school day

General Staff Responsibilities:

Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information Maintain objectives and professional standards Improve selfskills and education Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skills Requirements:

Current Food Handlers cardExperience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groupsAbility to understand and use basic mathKnowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and ease in adaptation to new technologyKnowledge of early childhood nutritionSkills in working with childrenAbility to keep accurate recordsPrevious custodial experience•Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standardsComprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written materialAbility to drive a private or agency vehicle; must possess a valid drivers license and personal automobile insurance or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirementsFrequently perform repetitive motion with hands and arms in food preparation, serving and cleaning activities.

Continuously stand and walk for most of an 8hour workday.

Frequently lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighting up to 50 lbs.

Frequently bend, kneel, reach, and regularly crouch.

Maintain the safety of the environment through visual, auditory and smelling sensesMake skillful, controlled manipulations of small objectsMaintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory and smellingPerform regular sanitation of kitchen, classroom and equipment, which may require the use of broom, carpet sweeper, mop and chemicals.

Perform physical inventory of equipment and/or suppliesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Conditions:

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditionsRequires exposure to cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents.

Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

Safety:

Apply safe practices in the performance of duties Reporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediatelyComplying with Agency safety standardsParticipate in emergency drillsPromote a culture of safe environments in the workplace

AgencyWide Requirements:

Current enrollment in the Child Care Divisions Central Background RegistryCurrent physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hireAbility to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements. A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.

Desire to work with lowincome children and their familiesCommunicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in facetoface, onetoone, and in group settingsFluent in English both verbally and writtenThe job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subjectto change by theemployer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, career advancement opportunities, working conditions, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination of employment, compensation, and access to benefits and training. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.