at Cocopah Indian Tribe in SOMERTON, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Head Start Director and guidance from the contracted Nutritionist, the Cook is responsible for guaranteeing that the children are served highly nutritious, good tasting and appealing meals
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure foods taste good and look appealing, and that there are ample amounts of foods for children to have as many servings as they need
- Purchases food and supplies necessary to prepare the planned menus.
- Plans meals far enough in advance to minimize the need for food substitutions considering menus for children’s field trips; notes all modifications and substitutes on the posted menu and for CACFP records Modifies menus for children’s field trips; notes all modifications and substitutes on the posted menu and for CACFP records
- Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen
- Delivers foods from the kitchen to the classrooms ready to be served as suitable for the children’s age and development. (See guidance)
- Maintains cost control, budget and inventory systems based on CAFCP procedures including records of food production, service and attendance
- Assures the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment; identifies equipment needs for food preparation and service and assists in purchasing as needed
- Assists teachers with developing food activities for the children in the classroom
- Cooperates with and participates in nutrition education activities for staff, parents, and children
- Participates in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities
- Attends and participates in grantee-sponsored training, center pre-service and in-service training, and other continuing education, career, and professional development opportunities
- Participates in the agency’s self-evaluation process and grantee monitoring visits and complies with any applicable Program Improvement Plans developed
- Participates in general staff meetings and other meetings and events planned by the grantee and delegate agency as requested
- Performs other duties, as assigned is required by the State of Arizona, The Office of Head Start and the Cocopah Tribal Social Services to be mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect including records of food service and attendance
