Cook

Head Start Cook

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If your answer is yes then Southern Seven Health Department may have the perfect career for you. We offer a great working environment, have the highest caliber of employees, and most importantly are a "family friendly" employer.

This position is a full time, partial-year (10 month) position and is based at the Metropolis Head Start in Metropolis, Illinois. It does come with a benefit package (including vacation, personal, and sick time accrual, holidays, health and life insurance, and an employer sponsored cafeteria plan).

Qualifications: At a _minimum_ the applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a High School diploma or GED, and possess a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification (or be willing to get it within 30 days of hire).

Salary: $15.39 hourly

Job Duties:

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• * Prepares meals for children enrolled in the program to meet CACFP requirements using provided menus and recipes while maintaining nutrients, flavor, and variety of colors and textures.
• Completes and submits requisitions for all food and other supplies necessary for food preparation to Health & Nutrition Specialist by due date (s).
• Drives their own vehicle to pick up local supplies as needed (mileage is reimbursed as per agency policy).
• Maintains accurate records of monthly food and non-food inventories.
• Unloads food deliveries and stores supplies according to guidelines (inspects deliveries prior to accepting, records dates, utilizes First In First Out, etc.).
• Submits required paperwork by set deadlines.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen which meets food service sanitation regulations that is safe and free of hazards.
• Makes food substitutes that meets CACFP guidelines as necessary and maintains accurate meal substitution documentation.
• Maintains clean and sanitary equipment and work area at all times.
• Notifies Supervisor and/or Health & Nutrition Specialist when any problems or issues arise regarding food supplies and/or equipment.
• Follows and makes accommodations for all special diets due to medical issues and/or allergies for children enrolled in the program.
• Responsible for developing a partnership with parents and caregivers in the Head Start program and encourages each parent/caregiver to take in active role in their child’s Head Start experience.
• Participates in staff meetings, center activities, and staff development. This includes food service staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintains child, family, and employee confidentiality.
• Participates in the federal and annual program review as well as the CACFP Review and Health Department Food Inspections.
• Responsible for recruitment of Head Start eligible children, in coordination with other Head Start staff, for enrollment into the Head Start program.
• Responsible for carrying out best practices for safety procedures concerning children, staff, families, and community individuals and for assessing current practices and finding ways and areas needing improvement.
• Responsible for participating in activities and attitudes that promote positive public relations and positive image for the program and agency.
• Complies and is familiar with the requirements of the policies and procedures adopted by Southern Seven Health Department as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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_"Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled"_