Description:
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Plan and prepare meals for program children in accordance with CACFP and Program guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Order and/or purchase all food from designated vendors according to the budget.
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Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and/or snacks that meet CACFP and Program guidelines.
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Ensure children’s nutritional needs are met, including allergy restrictions.
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Ensure that safety, sanitation, and health standards are met in the kitchen and eating areas.
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Responsible for coordinating routine cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen.
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Verify vendor orders and reconcile invoices with billing statements, ensuring accuracy in deliveries and quantities.
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Maintain food-purchase invoices and send originals to Accounts Payable.
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Responsible for keeping required CACFP records.
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Submit appropriate records and reports to the Center Manager.
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Attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings and/or trainings as requested by supervisor.
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Prepare food for special events.
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Responsible for menu distribution to families and staff.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Program Participation and Team Member:
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Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
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Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
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Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
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Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
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Work on weekends or evenings as needed
Code of Conduct:
Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.
Confidentiality:
Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.
Training:
In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.
Working Conditions:
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Frequent standing, bending, and walking
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Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
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U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
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Minimum one-year experience in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition for young children.
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Knowledge of Head Start program is preferable.
Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
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Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
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Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
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Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
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Ability to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card
Working Conditions:
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Frequent standing, bending, and walking
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Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring
