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Early Childhood Job Center

Posting Date:
09/30/2024
Closing Date:
10/30/2024
Job Title:
Assistant Cook- Coos Bay
Job Position:
Nutrition
Organization:
South Coast Head Start
Email Address:
hr@orcca.us
Website:
https://www.orcca.us/careers
City/Area:
Coos Bay
State:
OR
Zip Code:
97420
Duties:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Perform duties as determined by cook, including assisting cook in preparing and serving meals for classes daily. Working with teaching team, parents, and children. Kitchen clean-up daily..
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions):

Food Preparation and Planning

  • Prepare food daily.
  • Use planned rotation menus; follow approved and credited recipes for menu items and for cook's choice (up to twice monthly).
  • Prepare nutritious and appealing meals and snacks that meet the developmental/individual needs, allergies, and preferences of children 0-5, following CACFP guidelines.
  • Meals are planned and prepared for serving at specified mealtimes.
  • Cover prepped food for transport from kitchen to classroom.
  • Transport meals to classroom on carts, prepped and ready for individual children.
  • Monitor meal service and replenish food as needed onto tables.
  • Maintain appropriate dish supplies in classroom and other appropriate storage areas.
  • Inventory formula, jarred baby food, and any specialized formula or dietary needs and give order form to Cook for purchasing (EHS).
  • Appropriately sanitize bottles and sippy cups after each use, if applicable (EHS).
  • Collaborates with teams to ensure that individual child nutrition needs are documented, monitored, and updated regularly.
  • Attractively present food to children and role model good eating habits.

Sanitation and Safety

  • Maintain sanitation based on state and program guidelines.
  • Maintain a safe environment in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times.
  • Label cupboards and drawers.
  • Wash all dishes, utensils, and cookware following established procedures.

Teamwork

  • Assist with nutrition lesson at parent meetings or present cooking classes.
  • Available to meet with supervisor and/or Nutrition Specialist monthly and as needed.
  • Encourage parent involvement in the kitchen, and familiarize parents with sanitation practices.
  • Meet with teaching team weekly and center team regularly.
  • Work with teaching team to provide children with opportunities to participate in food preparation and projects.
  • When possible, eat with children.
  • Facilitate Nutrition Education with children, if assigned.
  • When possible, visit with children in the classroom, building positive relationships.
  • Participate in training programs as designated by supervisor or Health Coordinator.
Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years paid experience and/or training directly related to the Position Description preferred.
• Ability to communicate and work with children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative as well as ability to work with a team.
• Willingness to follow program food philosophy.
• Current Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification at time of hire.

Instructions:

For full job description and to apply please visit our website at www.orcca.us/careers