Job Description

MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION

Seeking a COOK AIDE

Description: Work effectively as a team member, under the direct supervision of the Cook and Center Supervisor.

Must have good organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Adheres to guidelines set in Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start Policies and Procedures, Muscogee Nation Policies and Procedures, DHS Child Care Licensing requirements and federal and state guidelines as related to Head Start.

Must be familiar and knowledgeable of the nutritional requirements of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Must be able to lift up to (50) fifty pounds and be able to stoop, bend, stretch and climb.

Operates all kitchen equipment used in food preparation in accordance to the safety requirement.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in purchasing groceries and supplies used by the center kitchen operation.
• Assists in preparing a variety of meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, salads, and breads for breakfast, lunch and afternoon supplement according to established menus.
• Assists in ensuring that meal adjustments for children with special dietary needs as defined by child\'s physician are accommodated.
• Assists in cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining kitchen and kitchen equipment, dining tables, floors, and garbage containers in accordance with State and Local licensing and sanitation standards.
• Assists the cook in maintaining all records, as required by CACFP, USDA, and Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start Program.
• Must keep a daily accurate count for meals served to the enrolled children and posted in the kitchen, submitting legible handwritten copy with monthly report.
• Assists in submitting all monthly reports pertaining to food service to the Center Supervisor. All monthly reports submitted to the Administrative office by the fifth of the month. The monthly report includes reimbursement sheet, all food and kitchen supplies invoices/receipts, and original completed food purchasing forms, attendance sheet, meal count worksheet, food inventory and other paperwork upon request.
• Properly stores all food to reduce any deteriorations or infestations. Rotating, dating stock upon arrival and monitoring expiration dates to ensure no food loss.
• Assist the Cook in maintaining food, supplies and kitchen equipment
• Assist the Cook in Developing and implementing creative and interesting food and cooking experiences for the Head Start children in the center.
• Use appropriate guidelines for estimating amounts of food to prepare meals and serve correct component amounts.
• Ensure meals for the children served at scheduled meal times.
• Ensure that all leftovers are disposed of per policy.
• Attend all mandatory trainings, workshops and professional development throughout the year and implement knowledge and techniques gained.
• Must monitor tables while children eat and interact during meal times. Assist with clean up after meals.
• Must wear a hair covering of some type (cap or hair net) at all times when in the kitchen, cooking, or serving food. Fingernails need to be kept short and clean.
• Each cook/cook aide is responsible for submitting a daily cleaning checklist weekly to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Assists in training volunteers and other employees assigned to the center kitchen.
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding children, families, staff and make parents aware of this policy. Must sign Compliance of Confidentiality.
• Must participate in the Annual Community Assessment and program self-assessment.
• Must be familiar with the Performance Standards.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Permit and CPR/AED, MAT & First Aide card and any other required trainings as scheduled by the program.
• Must document and report suspected child abuse, neglect, etc. as mandated by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Head Start Policies, tribal, state & federal laws.
• Upon hire, must obtain an initial TB skin test and physical and thereafter obtain a physical annually.
• Must obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Manager, Program Coordinators/Specialist and Center Supervisor as related to program philosophy.

• Minimum Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver\'s License.
• Must pass background check, drug test and fingerprinting.
• Experience in preparation of meals and knowledge of balanced meals and nutrition.

Preferred Requirements:

• CDL

Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference

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The Muscogee Nation