Assistant Cook/Support Staff

Part-time

Sedalia, MO

Pettis County

SUMMARY: The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

The Cook Assistant/Support Staff assists the Cook with the nutrition and food service needs by helping prepare, cook, clean, wash dishes and serve a variety of family style meals for HS/EHS children and staff. This position also serves as the substitute cook in the absence of the primary cool. Additionally, this position supports classrooms by assisting in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s development and ensure health and safety.

Plan menus in conjunction with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Lead Cook monthly to

• Estimate quantities needed ensure appropriate quantities for attendance
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals adhering to recipes and nutritional and sanitation guidelines
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and utensils
• Appropriately store foods according to CACFP and Sanitation guidelines
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen, adhering to sanitation regulations
• Inspect and clean equipment and utensils, requisitioning equipment and materials as needed
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings, including but not limited to USDA CACFP trainings
• Demonstrates respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, co-workers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices
• Helps maintain ratios while providing coverage in the classroom for short periods of time as needed
• Helps prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning
• Supports general task such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning
• Utilizes CHS timekeeping system accordingly
• Adjusts and makes appropriate accommodations for children/staff with food allergies or other special needs related to foods/nutrition
• Attends meetings and completes trainings as required by Licensing, Sanitation, USDA CACFP, EHS requirements and CHS policy HRD-P-022 – Training.
• Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture is expected and necessary to make CHS a safe place in which to work. Safe work practices and policies for this position shall be reviewed and followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 1 year of experience and/or formal training in cafeteria operations and/or safety and sanitation regulations relative to food service operations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills
• Must maintain Infant Toddler CPR, First Aid and AED certification
• Must provide proof of personal valid vehicle insurance
• Medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years
• Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience and/or formal training in cafeteria operations and/or safety and sanitation regulations relative to food service operations
• Knowledge of UKG platform, Child Plus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standard

OPENING DATE: September 15, 2022

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

SHIFTS: PTII (25 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm

PAY RANGE:

CHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment every day.

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