Cook/Support Staff

Full-time

El Dorado Springs, MO

Cedar County

SUMMARY: The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, 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/Support Staff, plans, budgets, prepares, cooks, and serves a variety of cafeteria style meals for HS/EHS children and staff. 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

• Provide daily United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) CACFP approved nutritional meals
• Determine meal prices based on calculations of ingredients and costs to prepare
• Estimate quantities needed ensure appropriate quantities for attendance
• Order groceries and shop for groceries based on most economical choices
• Receive, stock, and rotate groceries and supplies
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals adhering to recipes and nutritional and sanitation guidelines
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and utensils
• Document and submit documentation of food usage and expenditures to CACFP Lead Cook according based on established deadlines
• 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
• Utilizes UKG Ready system to clock in and out and transfer time correctly; submitting change requests if needed
• Adjusts and makes appropriate accommodations for children/staff with food allergies or other special needs related to foods/nutrition
• Completes training as stated by 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 strictly followed.
• Demonstrates respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, co-workers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices
• Assists in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities which support children’s social,
• physical, cognitive, ATL and language development
• Helps maintain ratios while providing coverage in the classroom
• Assists in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, consistent with accreditation
• and performance standards
• Helps prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning
• Supports general task such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning
• Support general childcare task for evening parent meeting and policy council meetings
• Completes training as stated by 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 2 years 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 obtain Class E driver’s license within 30 days of starting
• 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, Creative Curriculum, DRDP and Head Start Performance standards preferred
  

OPENING DATE: September 2, 2022

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

SHIFTS: FT (35 hrs.) Mon-Fri: TBD

PAY RANGE: $12.27 - $16.31/hr.

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

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