Early Childhood – Cook Aide

Livonia 48151

Level Entry

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level High School

Travel Percentage None

Profile

Job Purpose

The classroom Cook Aide performs a variety of duties in the kitchen, including, but not limited to: preparing, serving, storing and transporting food and keeping the kitchen area clean. Actively participates in menu planning and maintaining appropriate records related to position.

Job Description

Education and/or Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

  • ServSafe certification preferred.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Obtains necessary components of meal to meet CACFP regulations to ensure all daily food requirements are met.

  • Prepares and serves all food according to established guidelines.

  • Sanitize bowls, pans, utensils, work surfaces and other areas within the kitchen.

  • Portions food servings in accordance with CACFP guidelines.

  • Actively participates in menu planning.

  • Maintains records in accordance with specified guidelines.

  • Maintains a clean and organized work area.

  • Adheres to Head Start regulations and federal and state standards regarding food preparation and distribution.

  • Communicates effectively with staff, parents and children on CACFP program and Head Start performance standards as needed.

  • Ensures children with food restrictions have appropriate food substitutions.

  • Responsible for following CACFP documentation as it relates to the kitchen, menu, menu substitution log, menu as served, temperature logs for refrigerator, hot and cold food, attendance-meal attendance sheets and meal counts.

  • Maintains CACFP documentation at local site and submits required documentation for CACFP as assigned.

  • Ensures that all food substitutions are met and monitored.

  • Maintains CACFP documentation for current year plus previous 3 years

  • Maintains confidentiality as it relates to home and school environment.

  • Ensures site had snacks, i.e. pick up from main kitchen weekly.

  • Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management.