ASSISTANT COOK Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1135+N+Main+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701) Job Type Full-time Description Position Data: Title: Assistant Cook Grade: E5 Exempt: Non-Exempt:X Reports to: Center Director Basic Function or Position Summary: Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center.Hours per week 35: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm. Salary $15.89/hourly Security Clearance:None Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: -Assists in Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals. -Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations. -Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return -Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations. -Wash dishes and food prep areas -Transport, as needed, food and supplies to off-site classroom -In absence of Head Cook o Completes required paperwork o Orders food o Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties -Promotes agency mission. -Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. -Maintains consistent professional customer service. -Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. -Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Head Cook, Food Service Assistants, Teachers, and Program Managers B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Agencies Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: -Adherence to Head Start and CACFP food preparation and safety regulations -Adheres to all policies and procedures -Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes -Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate -Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: -High School Diploma or GED -2 years of work experience cooking or degree or post high school certification in food preparation -Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices Special Requirements: -Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health) -Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel. -Ability to do some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), including up and down stairs -Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times. -Complete all OCFS requirements -Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs