Job description:

LOCATION: DEPOSIT NEW YORK

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or GED; and/or

Experience: One year experience in quantity cooking.

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for the buying, preparation, and serving of breakfast and lunch for children, staff and volunteers. Ensure that the performance standards, State and local licensing codes are met.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Prepare breakfast and lunch according to nutritionally approved menus;

- Work with parents to obtain nutritional assessments for each child;

- Supervise and maintain the kitchen and dining areas to promote good health and nutrition, safety and a relaxed atmosphere;

- Adhere to all health and sanitation laws, maintaining a clean kitchen at all times, and maintaining appropriate personal hygiene;

- Maintain records pertaining to food service operation;

- Purchase and store supplies and equipment for the center, as required;

- Attend regular center staff meetings and monthly all-staff meetings;

- Participate in planning menus for Head Start meals, preparing foods according to recipes;

- Participate in nutrition and other related trainings. Keep an updated training log;

- Work with parents, staff and children on nutrition education and activities (parent meetings, classroom, etc.);

- Operate and keep equipment in clean, good working condition;

- Implement regulations of being a mandated reported;

- Work and plan with staff for children and nutrition related problems;

- Organize and have written plan for substitute cook and any emergency situations. Conduct training for substitutes;

- Provide for having a Head Start child work as a cook's helper, for approximately 10-20 minutes, 2-3 times per week;

- Perform other similar or associated duties as required or directed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.94 - $20.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

To Apply:
Send your application, resume, and cover letter to THauptfleisch@delop.org. Applications may also be submitted in person at:

Delaware Opportunities, Inc.
35430 State Highway 10
Hamden, NY 13782

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.