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Fulmont Community Action Agency Inc Head Cook in Amsterdam, New York
NY1505230
Head Cook needed with Fulmont Early Childhood Services in Amsterdam, NY.
SUMMARY
Responsible for developing menus, ordering food, food preparation and completing required state and federal documentation for the Head Start Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
-Adhere to all Agency safety policies as well as any State, Federal or other applicable safety regulations.
-Follow all Fulmont, Head Start, and NYS Day Care Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
-Procure and store food/supplies through direct contact with vendors.
-Plan menus that are culturally sensitive, broaden the childrens food experience, and meeting CACFP and Head Start requirements.
-Submit menus to the Community Partnership Manager for review and submission to the nutritionist for approval.
-Prepare meals as planned through the approved menus, and serve in a manner to permit the children and classroom staff to eat family style as required by the performance standards.
-Maintain kitchen in accordance with sanitation and health requirements set by the DOH.
-Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and report any concerns to the Early Childhood Director.
-Maintain records pertaining to the food service operation including USDA/CACFP claim for reimbursement, daily meal counts and food production records.
-Maintain a food/supplies inventory. This inventory should be updated daily.
-Provide nutrition education activities for children, parents and staff as requested.
-Attend mandatory training and other training and workshops as scheduled.
-Plan, prepare and serve meals/refreshments for special activities or meetings.
-Collaborate with the Community Partnership Manager, Nurse, Nutritionist and teacher regarding food allergy, diet restrictions or special needs of children with disabilities.
-Provide guidance and direction to the Kitchen Aide, as well as any Substitute, Bus Monitor/Center Aides or parents assisting in the kitchen.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Culinary Arts Degree plus food service work experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Culinary arts or nutrition training certificates a plus. First Aid/CPR Certification a plus.
Wage: $16.12/hr.
Monday-Friday; Full time with benefits.
Submit resume to:
Fulmont Early Childhood Services, Attn: Michael McDonald, Head Start, 208 Truax Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 OR Email to: MMcDonald@fulmont.org
Contact: Michael McDonald 518-842-8225 ext. 110
AA/EOE
