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ASSISTANT COOK (RED LAKE)
RED LAKE NATION HEAD START PROGRAM
Open: November 14, 2019-Until filled
Primary Function:
Assist and prepare nutritious snacks and meals for the children according to established food guidelines; maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen area. Reports to Director, part-time position, salary; $13.00 hourly.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties:
• Assists with food preparation and service
• Assists with the ordering of food and supplies for Head Start
• Ensure proper food storage
• Plan menus to meet nutritional requirements of children served; prepare snacks and meals in accordance with nutritionally balanced menu and number of children served; ensure that all snacks and meals meet USDA requirements
• Maintain and record inventory of food and supplies
• Assist with menu planning and adaptation to meet special needs
• Maintain safe and sanitary environment in the kitchen
• Awareness of food allergies and alternatives
• Wash dishes using appropriate sanitation method
• Work closely with staff to plan and implement appropriate health and nutritional classroom activities
• Eat with children, when time permits, and initiate appropriate conversation with children
• Participate in staff meetings when required
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel information as well as confidential information regarding children, families, staff, etc.
• Attend in-service training as required USDA or CACFP required training annually
• Assist with production records of food purchased and meals served to support the submission of reports for food reimbursement
• Follow established foodservice standards and guideline
• Perform additional duties as assigned
Education/Work Experience/Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. (Attached copy w/Application)
• Two (2) years of experience in large scale institutional cooking
• Knowledge of established regulations and guidelines concerning food/meal preparation and services
• Must possess a Food Handler's Permit/Certificate. (Attached copy w/Application)
• Negative TB test prior to employment
• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check
TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas accepted at Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 – Phone: (218) 679-1847.
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