Early Head Start Assistant Cook
Location: Early Head Start Center - Brownwood, TX
Reports To: EHS Center Director/Program Director
FLSA Status: Non Exempt - 12 Months - 215 Day Calendar
Mission: Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service.
Primary Purpose: The Early Head Start Assistant Cook reports to the Early Head Start Center Director and is responsible to assist with meal preparation, and the delivery of meals in accordance with established state regulations and Head Start Performance Standards as they relate to nutrition, health, and sanitation.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist the EHS Cook with the preparation of approximately fifty meals per day that meet Early Head Start and USDA nutrition requirements.
Develop and follow standardized recipes, and use portion control methods, including the weighing/measuring of meal components in accordance with CACFP Meal Patterns.
Ensure that special diets (as determined necessary) are adhered to.
Maintain confidentiality concerning a child's files and health needs.
Assist the EHS Cook to ensure meals are prepared on schedule.
Use appropriate guidelines for estimating amounts to be prepared and ensure that extra food or leftovers are distributed or disposed of per policy.
Use food production and food storage procedures that follow the Brown County Health Department and Serv Safe Food Handler requirements.
Perform weekly food inventory and assist with placing orders for items needed.
Maintain a clean and sanitary food prep area.
Complete routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen and equipment.
Complete and document weekly and monthly cleaning duties.
Wash and sanitize utensils and dishes thoroughly, assist with gathering meal carts from classroom for cleanup.
Maintain proper hygiene and dress requirements for food service staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director, Head Start/Early Head Start Director and/or Executive Director.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of proper food storage, preparation and cooking, recipe usage, standard weights and measures, and workplace safety standards
Possess superior cleaning and organization skills
Valid Food Managers Certification Basic math skills and use of calculator
Use tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive situations
Education/Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent
Two (2) years cook experience (Preferred)
More Information:
Robin Harmon, Program Director
325-658-6571
robin.harmon@esc15.net
Reports To: EHS Center Director/Program Director
FLSA Status: Non Exempt - 12 Months - 215 Day Calendar
Mission: Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service.
Primary Purpose: The Early Head Start Assistant Cook reports to the Early Head Start Center Director and is responsible to assist with meal preparation, and the delivery of meals in accordance with established state regulations and Head Start Performance Standards as they relate to nutrition, health, and sanitation.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist the EHS Cook with the preparation of approximately fifty meals per day that meet Early Head Start and USDA nutrition requirements.
Develop and follow standardized recipes, and use portion control methods, including the weighing/measuring of meal components in accordance with CACFP Meal Patterns.
Ensure that special diets (as determined necessary) are adhered to.
Maintain confidentiality concerning a child's files and health needs.
Assist the EHS Cook to ensure meals are prepared on schedule.
Use appropriate guidelines for estimating amounts to be prepared and ensure that extra food or leftovers are distributed or disposed of per policy.
Use food production and food storage procedures that follow the Brown County Health Department and Serv Safe Food Handler requirements.
Perform weekly food inventory and assist with placing orders for items needed.
Maintain a clean and sanitary food prep area.
Complete routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen and equipment.
Complete and document weekly and monthly cleaning duties.
Wash and sanitize utensils and dishes thoroughly, assist with gathering meal carts from classroom for cleanup.
Maintain proper hygiene and dress requirements for food service staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director, Head Start/Early Head Start Director and/or Executive Director.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of proper food storage, preparation and cooking, recipe usage, standard weights and measures, and workplace safety standards
Possess superior cleaning and organization skills
Valid Food Managers Certification Basic math skills and use of calculator
Use tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive situations
Education/Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent
Two (2) years cook experience (Preferred)
More Information:
Robin Harmon, Program Director
325-658-6571
robin.harmon@esc15.net
High School Diploma
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