Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Supervise and participate in the preparation and service of food in a Head Start kitchen that serves more than one group of children per day. Supervise assistant cook and volunteers, provide technical assistance to area cooks, and maintain compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards, District Health Department and USDA requirements.QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL: * Experience preparing meals from scratch and working with standardize recipes

• Completion of nutrition courses
• Current State of Idaho Food Handlers Certificate or willing to complete prior to start date
• One year supervisory experience within the food service industry
• Eighteen years of age or older
• Operate several kitchen appliances i.e. food processor, dishwasher and can opener
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and perform basic math computations
• Current driver's license
• Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfarexe2x80x99s Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

ADDITIONAL:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds in repetitive motion with reasonable accommodation.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL: * Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.

• Prepare meals for Head Start/Early Head Start participants following menus prepared by the nutrition consultant along with the work plan outlined in the Head Start/Early Head Start Nutrition Work Plan.
• Make menu modifications needed to reflect the culture of the families served with approval of the nutrition consultant.
• Make menu modifications for children requiring special diets.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen, food storage and eating area.
• Record and monitor meal count in Programxe2x80x99s tracking system.
• Purchase food and kitchen items in compliance with Federal guidelines while staying within assigned budget.
• Allocate purchases on summary sheet and bank software.
• Collaborate with center staff to provide nutrition information, recipes, menus and food safety information to Head Start/Early Head Start participants and staff.
• Responsible for ordering, shopping, storage and use of food items.
• Utilize the Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen and eating area as a tool for parent involvement.
• Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL:

• Prepare food for staff and parent training.
• Collaborate with education staff to design and demonstrate food experiences in the classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills * Operate several kitchen appliances i.e. food processor, dishwasher and can opener

• Ability to communicate
• Ability to read and perform basic math computations

Required Experience * Experience preparing meals from scratch and working with standardize recipes

• One year supervisory experience within the food service industry

Company Location Rupert - Head Start Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary 16.79 - USDIs this position grant-funded?YesFLSANon-exemptMonths per year?12 months year roundWhat are the work days/hours?Monday-Friday 40 hours per weekOpen to current employees only?NoCover letter required?YesUnofficial transcripts required?No

College of Southern Idaho