ASSISTANT COOK

　　Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1135+N+Main+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701)

　　Job Type

　　Part-time

　　Description

　　Position Data:

　　Title: Assistant Cook

　　Grade: E5 Exempt: Non-Exempt:X

　　Reports to: Center Director

　　Basic Function or Position Summary:

　　Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center.

　　Security Clearance: None

　　Requirements

　　Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

　　? Assists in Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals.

　　? Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations.

　　? Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return

　　? Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations.

　　? Wash dishes and food prep areas

　　? Transport, as needed, food and supplies to off-site classroom

　　? In absence of Head Cook

　　o Completes required paperwork

　　o Orders food

　　o Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties

　　? Promotes agency mission.

　　? Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

　　? Maintains consistent professional customer service.

　　? Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

　　? Other duties as designated by supervisor

　　Key Working Relationships:

　　A. Internal: Head Cook, Food Service Assistants, Teachers, and Program Managers

　　B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Agencies

　　Supervisory Scope:

　　A. Number of staff supervised: 0

　　B. Titles supervised: None

　　Organizational Responsibilities:

　　? Adherence to Head Start and CACFP food preparation and safety regulations

　　? Adheres to all policies and procedures

　　? Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes

　　? Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

　　? Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

　　Knowledge, Skills Required:

　　? High School Diploma or GED

　　? 2 years of work experience cooking or degree or post high school certification in food preparation

　　? Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices

　　Special Requirements:

　　? Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training

　　certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health)? Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel.

　　? Ability to do some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), including up and down stairs

　　? Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

　　? Complete all OCFS requirements

　　? Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs