Cooks

<h1><b>COOKS</b></h1><h2><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b><b><b><i>Esta oportunidad de empleo es para <u>contratación directa con nuestro socio - Boys and Girls de Puerto Rico, en el pueblo de San Lorenzo.&nbsp;</u></i></b></b></b></b></span></h2><p></p><p><b>GENERAL DESCRIPTION:</b><span>&nbsp;</span> <span>Responsible for implementing food services in a Head Start program serving children ages 3-5. Responsibilities include preparing attractive, USDA-approved meals; keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances; and maintaining adequate food stocks, kitchen supplies, and food service records.</span></p><p></p><p><b>TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><p>1. Prepares nutritious meals that take into consideration children’s various cultures and individual nutritional needs.</p><p>2. Understands and uses child nutritional needs and age-specific portion sizes to prepare meals in accordance with USDA, Head Start, and CACFP guidelines.</p><p>3. Understands and strictly adheres to health, safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements before, during, and after meal preparation.</p><p>4. Follows menu guidelines and adjusts when necessary due to the availability of menu items or an individual child’s needs.</p><p>5. Plan and participate in nutritious cooking activities with children.</p><p>6. Prepare assigned menu and participate in family-style meals with children, volunteers, and staff.</p><p>7. Work in conjunction with the Site Supervisor and Faculty to monitor family-style dining in classrooms and document as appropriate.</p><p>8. Maintain food service record-keeping and reporting as directed by the supervisor.</p><p>9. Conduct weekly inventory of food and supplies.</p><p>10. Check food deliveries for accuracy and good quality. Notify Headquarters when an item is missing or of poor quality.</p><p>11. Monitor and maintain proper food temperatures.</p><p>12. Maintain appropriate cleanliness of all kitchen materials and supplies as required.</p><p>13. Maintain a list and be aware of the center's food allergies and concerns. Prepare alternate menu items as needed for the affected children.</p><p></p><p></p><div><p><b><span>EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS &amp;&nbsp;</span><span>KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><p>High school diploma. <span>ServSafe Certification or obtain such certification within 3 months.</span></p></li><li><p>Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups. Knowledge of early childhood nutrition</p></li><li><p>Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.</p></li><li><p>Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.</p></li><li><p>Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation</p></li></ul><p></p><h1><b><b>Apply</b> </b><b><a href="http://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=86fac6e0-fc37-4516-b606-5ec0fd953120&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=557077&amp;lang=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a></b></h1><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</b></p></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b><span>We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.</span></b></p>