CDC Asst Cook

  • JOB SUMMARY
    • The Assistant Cook is responsible for preparing, serving and cleanup of daily means for the staff and children of the Child Development Center.
  • DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
    • Be familiar with regulations regarding food service for program.
    • Maintain standards of sanitation, health, safety and nutrition.
    • Attend continuing education as available and required.
    • Inventory current supplies and order or shop for needed items.
    • Organize and maintain kitchen area.
    • Order special foods as requested for classroom use, following specified procedures.
    • Plan menus with the Lead Cook, meeting requirements for nutrition.
    • Prepare food for daily meals, special functions, picnics, parties and other functions, as needed including setting tables and cleanup.
    • Report to Site Director or Administrative Director any cases of suspect child abuse or neglect. Contacts appropriate agencies as outlined in policy.  
  • EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    • Minimum requirement:
      • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
      • CPR  and First Aid certified annually
      • Current state criminal record check on file
    • Preferred qualifications:
      • Previous professional cooking experience 
  • WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    • This job operates in an industrial kitchen environment routinely using standard kitchen equipment such as sharp objects and moving machinery
    • Occasionally work in outside in mild weather conditions
    • The noise level in this position is usually low to moderate.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
    • Frequently required to walk and move about.
    • Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
    • Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
    • Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
    • Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.
    • Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
    • Constantly required to communicate with individuals requiring talking and hearing. 
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.