at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
THE SALVATION ARMY
North and Central Illinois Division - Child Care
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Cook
LOCATION/DEPT: Child Care
REPORTS TO: Site Director
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE: Regular Full Time
OUTCOMES
Implements the nutrition component of the Head Start program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Food Preparation
Prepares and serves nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.
Introduces new foods on a regular basis.
Demonstrates knowledge of nutritional needs of children through serving food from different food groups.
Serves food in a manner appropriate for young children.
Serves meals in family style service with one serving bowl of each food for each table of children.
Provides serving utensils appropriate for children.
Serves food in child size portions to meet the child's nutritional needs.
Serves food in a way which is manageable, such as apples in slices rather than a whole or half apple.
Maintains food at temperatures meeting food sanitation standards, keeping daily log of temperatures.
Food Ordering
Orders food for program.
Orders food in a timely manner.
Assists in insuring that orders stay within food budget guidelines.
Ensures that food ordered is approved by the Illinois Board of Education Child Care Food Program.
Grocery shops.
Record Keeping
Keeps records and maintains forms as needed such as:
#362
Menus
Requests supplies in a timely manner.
Safety and Health
Demonstrates safe practices
Reinforces safety rules with volunteers
Labels equipment and products
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, by establishing & implementing regular cleaning schedules of stove, refrigerator, storage and other designated areas.
Maintains proper temperature when storing foods.
Regularly records temperature of refrigerator and dishwasher.
Program Coordination with Other Components
Provides food substitutions for children with food allergies or religious food restrictions.
Implements bi-weekly Food Experiences in the classroom with children and makes materials and equipment available to teaching staff for food experiences.
Works with director and social service worker when refreshments are planned for meetings.
Contributes to every issue of the newsletter.
Assumes responsibility for and leads nutrition committee.
Program Support
Participates on field trips.
Spends time in the classroom with children.
May provide office support, as time allows in activities such as answering phones, filing, etc.
Sets up refreshments for Child Care/ Head Start Program functions conducted at the site, ie. CPR training, Education Component Cluster Workshops, etc.
Supervises kitchen volunteers.
Professionalism
Completes all trainings and courses required and/or recommended by the Chicago Department of Human Services and The Salvation Army Child Care Program.
Maintains a professional attitude.
Adheres to personnel policies.
Supports and enforces program regulations.
Assumes and thoroughly completes all duties in a professional and timely manner.
Accepts responsibility willingly.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for the program.
Responds objectively to change.
Responds in a positive manner to constructive suggestions.
Respects confidentiality of parents, children, and other staff members.
Attends in-service training.
All other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This individual reports to the Site Director.
In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of the Army and its mission.
This position supervises kitchen volunteers.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Has or is willing to obtain a Sanitation Certification and meet Board of Health requirements by maintaining certification through renewal.
Must have at least 3 years' experience working with food in sanitized areas.
Must be 21 years olds
COMPETENCIES
Must have knowledge and experience of quantity food preparation and food preparation for pre-school children.
An ability to follow written instructions.
Good organizational skills and have the ability to plan nutritional meals for at... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
