ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
- Assists Cook(s) in daily food preparation using efficient methods in volume food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and snack.
- Assists in the requisitioning of food and supplies.
- Assists in the maintenance of equipment and a clean kitchen facility according to PA State Health Department, Head Start Performance Standards, and State Regulations.
- Maintains records required by Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP), i.e. food usage, menu changes, inventory, daily meal counts, allergies, ordering, etc.
- Assists in conducting on-site mini training sessions for parents and staff.
- Stores equipment and food according to regulations.
- Assumes responsibility for the center's food service in the cook's absence.
- Provide children with allergies and special diets the correct substitutions.
- Sets tables.
- Food Preparation for Parent Meetings and evening meetings.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- When in assigned center eats with children as needed sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
- Provides assistance with phone and door as needed at the center.
- Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs and bend as necessary.
- Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
- Performs overnight travel as required.
Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Proficient reading, writing, and math skills
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public
- Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment
- ServSafe Certification
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED. (Required)
- Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
- Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
- Must pass initial and annual physical exam and TB screening. (Required)
- Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
- Reliable transportation. (Required)
- Current PA Driver's License (Preferred)
Experience with volume cooking and serving the public. (Preferred)
