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Chautauqua Opportunities ASSISTANT COOK in Jamestown, New York
ASSISTANT COOK
Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1135+N+Main+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701)
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Position Data:
Title: Assistant Cook
Grade: E5 Exempt: Non-Exempt:X
Reports to: Center Director
Basic Function or Position Summary:
Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center.
Security Clearance: None
Requirements
Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
-Assists in Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals.
-Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations.
-Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return
-Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations.
-Wash dishes and food prep areas
-Transport, as needed, food and supplies to off-site classroom
-In absence of Head Cook
o Completes required paperwork
o Orders food
o Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties
-Promotes agency mission.
-Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
-Maintains consistent professional customer service.
-Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
-Other duties as designated by supervisor
Key Working Relationships:
A. Internal: Head Cook, Food Service Assistants, Teachers, and Program Managers
B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Agencies
Supervisory Scope:
A. Number of staff supervised: 0
B. Titles supervised: None
Organizational Responsibilities:
-Adherence to Head Start and CACFP food preparation and safety regulations
-Adheres to all policies and procedures
-Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
-Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
-Participates in organizational and divisional management systems
Knowledge, Skills Required:
-High School Diploma or GED
-2 years of work experience cooking or degree or post high school certification in food preparation
-Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices
Special Requirements:
-Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health)
-Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel.
-Ability to do some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), including up and down stairs
-Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
-Complete all OCFS requirements
-Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs