Cook
Wheatland, WY
Wyoming Child & family development is an equal opportunity provider
Job Summary:
Responsible for planning and preparing the daily meals and snacks for program children. Must provide reports on food production. Responsible for implementing standard health practices and procedures as outlined by Wyoming Child and Family Development, The State of Wyoming and other licensing agencies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Delegates duties and supervises the cook assistant as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
All duties will comply with Head Start/Early Head Start standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD. Responsible for the overall operation of the kitchen.
Prepares healthy, nutritional, attractive food for the Center using the cyclic menu approved by the Nutrition Specialist.
Maintains a clean, safe kitchen/eating area as per State regulations.
Maintains the storage and care of foods and supplies as per State regulations. Transports food/meal/snacks to classrooms as required.
Prepares meals in the most cost-effective manner, utilizing fresh fruits and made-from-scratch food.
Treats parents and other volunteers who help in the kitchen with respect and friendliness. Uses positive verbal/non-verbal communications and interaction skills when working with staff, parents and children.
Recruits children for the program within the guidelines established by Department of Health and Human Services and Wyoming Child and Family Development
Coordinates with the Nurse/Health Services Coordinator and/or Nutrition Specialist concerning special dietary needs and food allergies.
Maintains up-to-date Production Records and submits them to the Nutrition Specialist.
Records daily and updates the Meal Count form. Reviews with the Center Coordinator and submits to the Nutrition specialist.
Completes and submits monthly Non-Program Meal Reports and reviews with the Center Coordinator.
Maintains adequate, needed supplies responsible for inventory.
Attends required training sessions.
Promotes positive public relations within the work setting and community.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.
Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting, upon hire and every 5 years.
Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.
Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.
Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must have an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to working with children.
Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
Must possess proper stress management techniques.
Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, children, families, and community.
Basic understanding and ability and skills to plan, follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions, use simple math to complete reports and prepare and purchase food for meals for a large number of young children in the Center.
Must have basic computer skills to complete and submit the required paperwork.
Must be able to coordinate, supervise and direct cook assistants and/or kitchen volunteers.
Must have experience cooking for large numbers of people and knowledge of basic nutrition.
Ability to carry out State of Wyoming's Sanitation Standards for Public Kitchens.
Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.
Education and Experience:
Prefer High School Diploma or GED
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.
Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures including hot and cold weather.
Transportation staff must:
Able to tolerate possible exposure to biohazards, i.e., body fluids, etc.
Ability to recognize mechanical problems that would require stopping of bus to prevent damage or potential accident while driving.
Able to read gauges on dash of bus and recognize indicator of problems.
Able to tolerate possible gas and diesel fumes.
Able to tolerate dust and gravel.