Posted by: Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
Seattle, WA, US
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Cook is responsible for providing preparation and supervision of mealtimes as stipulated by the Director and USDA regulations.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Plan monthly menu and prepare nutritious meals and snacks according to USDA and the Director’s requirements.
- Maintain child specific special dietary requirements.
- Appropriately prepare and deliver mealtime and snacks to each classroom per Center procedures.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe work areas (utilize gloves/hair cover/apron, disinfect surfaces, etc.).
- Rotate stock. Conduct inventory of food items/supplies and determine purchase needs in timely manner.
- Clean and disinfect stove/oven, microwave, and other appliances.
- Complete tasks independently; promote a positive and pleasant work environment; maintain positive communication with Director and co-workers in a timely manner.
- Maintain and provide monthly report for daily meal count per USDA requirements.
- Work with teaching staff and Center Director to integrate nutrition and food source information into classroom curriculum.
- As requested by Center Director, develop food preparation and nutrition information for parents and caregivers.
- Understand and practice requirements for hand washing and other hygiene practices as mandated by licensing standards.
- Provide back-up coverage in classrooms, if needed.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Other duties as may be reasonably assigned.
The requirements described here are representative of those that must be regularly 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.
- Able to hear telephone rings, phone and face-to-face conversation, and emergency alarms.
- Able to speak clearly in person and on the telephone.
- Able to hand write legibly.
- Able to read normal size print and handwritten notes.
- Mobility/dexterity of hands/arms to use kitchen implements and equipment for food preparation. .
- Able to walk, kneel, climb, stand, crouch, stoop, reach, push, pull and other related activities associated with providing care for active young children.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly able to perform duties as assigned.
- Able to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in performing job duties.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Meet State training requirements.
- Meal preparation and menu planning skills.
- Ability to relate well to both children and adults.
- Have the ability to work with people of diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Possess or will obtain a valid Food Handlers Permit and CPR/First Aid Certification.
1. Food preparation experience for groups or restaurant.
2. Experience working with children.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send résumé and cover letter to:
100 – 23rd Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144-2302
Email: Jobs-KC@ccsww.org
Fax: (206) 328-5053
Please visit our website: www.ccsww.org
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
EMPLOYEE PLEDGE
We will not tolerate attitudes, behaviors, or statements that alienate, offend, or injure
any person associated with CCS because of their racial or ethnic origin.
We will enable and support all efforts to become aware of and eliminate racism
and racist behaviors within CCS and the broader community.
We will take exceptional steps to identify and root out such biases, especially where there appear to be long-standing, institutional patterns of unacceptable behavior or lack of performance.
Catholic Community Services
ATTN: Human Resources Department100 – 23rd Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144-2302
Email: Jobs-KC@ccsww.org
Fax: (206) 328-5053
Please visit our website: www.ccsww.org
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
EMPLOYEE PLEDGE
We will not tolerate attitudes, behaviors, or statements that alienate, offend, or injure
any person associated with CCS because of their racial or ethnic origin.
We will enable and support all efforts to become aware of and eliminate racism
and racist behaviors within CCS and the broader community.
We will take exceptional steps to identify and root out such biases, especially where there appear to be long-standing, institutional patterns of unacceptable behavior or lack of performance.
