Head Start of Eastern Orange County Hiring for Cook Assistant Job at Newburgh, NY Full Time

Head Start of Eastern Orange County, Newburgh, NY is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Cook Assistant. This individual will assist in the preparation, storage and clean up of all products and materials necessary for operating a food service program for young children. Responsibilities require compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and local and state health and safety regulations. The position requires frequently walking, including up & down staircases, carrying & delivering prepared food.

This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions and performs other tasks as needed:

Accepted : High School Diploma or GED with cook experience. Experience in large scale food prep for school or related setting. Valid NYS driver’s license and transportation.

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

• Food preparation, cooking and serving according to appropriate food practices
• Washing dishes, utensils & maintaining a sanitary & clean kitchen in accordance with sanitary standards.
• Storage, cleanup and upkeep of all products and materials necessary for operating a food service program for young children.
• Knowledge of elements of proper nutrition, and portion control.
• Place food orders with appropriate vendors, receive & account for food deliveries
• Complete & submit food invoices in an organized and timely fashion
• Maintain an up-to-date menu record book (FPB) in an organized & timely fashion.
• Ongoing inventory documentation
• Willingness to learn & maintain compliance with local, NYS, CACFP & best practices standards.
• Able to lift and carry loaded food trays up and downstairs for delivery to classrooms (many times a day).
• Regular bending, kneeling and lifting (average 20 times per day) of bulk foods, food bins and hot food caddies: bulk food items are lifted from the floor and weigh 10-50 lbs. each, food bins weigh 30 – 40 lbs.
• Covid-19 vaccination required.
• Good communication skills, team player & must relate well with preschool children, staff and families.
• Large scale food service experience is preferred.

High School diploma required.

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to carry 40 lbs?
• Are you able to carry prepared food up & down stairs frequently?
• Are you able to actively participate in the program operations as a member of the food service team & perform required food service duties?

Experience:

• restaurant/large quantity food preparation/service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person