Employment Opportunity
Title: Cook
Location: Shasta County
Job #: CO-2409-01
Employment Details: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
40 Hours/week, 52 weeks/year
Wage: $18.65
Shasta Head Start
Founded in 1965, Shasta Head Start is dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, disabilities, and mental health services to low-income children and families. Shasta Head Start’s 285 staff serve nearly 900 children and families in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties.
We are committed to best practices in child development, education, and family advocacy through the delivery of comprehensive program services in a timely and consistent manner. We strive to empower individuals and families to achieve their maximum potential in an environment which respects their value and dignity.
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a Cook with a proven track record of food service experience. If you enjoy hard work and innovation, building positive relationships, and providing quality services to children and families, you may be who we are looking for.
Under the direct supervision of the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor, the Cook will maintain all aspects of kitchen management according to County, CACFP, and Head Start Performance Standards regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Food Service or Culinary degree or certification desired
Minimum six months related experience. Two or more years of institutional cooking for groups of 20 or more desired.
ServSafe® certification desired
Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents
Ability to perform basic math
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to work as a positive team member
Ability to perform duties using proper cooking techniques and skills
Must use safe and efficient knife handling.
Pre-employment requirements:
o Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record
o Criminal Background Check Required
o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment
o Pre-Employment TB Test
o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Responsibilities/Duties
Responsible for purchasing necessary supplies and food and for preparing meals in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Complete all paperwork according to the food service manual and the CACFP guidelines
Monitor food allergies/dietary conditions of children and prepare food accordingly
Preparation of all meals and snacks following all CACFP/PS guidelines and regulations
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment according to all guidelines
Perform additional center duties as directed by supervisor
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to taste or smell; climb, stoop, knee and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds floor to waist, occasionally lifts and/or move up to 75 pounds knuckle to waist and occasionally lift 15 pounds overhead occasionally. Push/pull up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Benefits
Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
15 paid holidays per year
401(k) to eligible employees after one year
Extensive training opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Additional Information
Please visit our website, www.shastaheadstart.org, to review the job description, view other open positions, and to apply for this position. Unofficial Transcripts and/or proof of degree required. To complete your application please submit transcripts or proof of degree via fax to (530) 243-8601 or mail to 375 Lake Blvd., Suite #100 Redding, CA 96003.
Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer
