Cook

1 month ago

Detroit, United States Matrix Human Services Full time

Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit. Operating multiple programs in more than 35 Detroit locations, Matrix provides services to more than 25,000 individuals and families annually and operates the largest Head Start program in Detroit serving more than 1,900 children.

 

CORE VALUES: 

  • Being of Service 
  • Building Relationships 
  • Always Learning  
  • Committed to Results 

JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTIBILITY:

The Cook is responsible for guaranteeing that children are served nutritious, good tasting and appealing meals and snacks. It is the Cook's responsibility to prepare these meals and snacks by methods that maintain high nutrient levels and are sanitary. It is also the Cook's duty to prepare meals ready for family style meal service and suitable for the children's age and development. The Cook orders all food and supplies necessary and keeps records required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This position involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • With the guidance of the Assistant Manager, Nutrition/RD, modify menus and recipes and prepare foods to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and the medical and feeding needs of children with disabilities or food allergies.
  • Plan work schedule so that food production flows smoothly and meals are prepared on schedule
  • Develop and follow standardized recipes, and use portion control methods, including the weighing/measuring of meal components
  • Use appropriate guidelines for estimating amounts to be prepared, utilizing leftovers for subsequent child meals whereever possible and ensuring that extra food or leftovers are distributed or disposed of per policy
  • Maintain established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen
  • Perform weekly food inventory and place orders for items needed
  • Receive, check and sign all food and non-food items deliveries for central kitchen and satellite centers 
  • Maintain proper hygiene and dress requirements for food service staff
  • Model the values of good health and nutrition
  • Communicate and problem solve kitchen operation needs with fellow cooks, the Lead Cook, Center Manager, Assistant Manager-Nutrition, and Nutrition Specialist in a timely and professional manner
  • Assure the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment and routine cleaning, identify equipment needs for food preparation/service and assist in purchasing as needed
  • Participate in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities
  • Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information 
  • Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely and accurate manner  
  • Stay abreast of current issues and trends by participation in grantee-sponsored training, center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities; read and review regulations and other resources
  • Perform other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a High school Diploma or GED

One or more years of food production experience and/or professional culinary training preferred

Previous experience in a large-scale food production operation

Knowledge of quantity food preparation, equipment, and food purchasing

Knowledgeable of USDA guidelines and Child and Adult Care Food Program (C

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