Delaware Opportunities, Inc., founded in 1965 and headquartered at 35430 State Highway 10 in Hamden, NY, has been a trusted nonprofit serving Delaware County for over 50 years. From its beginnings, the organization has expanded to offer a wide range of community-driven programs—from employment assistance and Head Start to WIC, Weatherization, emergency food pantry networks, and domestic violence support. Looking for work? If you're seeking a role that makes a real impact while building your own career, Delaware Opportunities is a place where your talents will be nurtured and your community welcomed.

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.

The application review process will begin be ongoing until the position has been filled. $250 sign on bonus after one month of employment Applications accepted at Delaware Opportunities Inc., 35430 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782; Equal Employment Opportunity MF/ F/ Disability/ Protected Veteran Status

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.94 - $20.21 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week