Cook Aide Substitute

COOK AIDE SUBSTITUTE

Under the guidance of the Health/Nutrition Coordinator, the Cook Aide Substitute will be responsible for serving food to the children that is culturally and developmentally appropriate, meets the nutritional needs of and accommodate the feeding requirements of each child, including children with special dietary needs and children with disabilities. Family style meals are encouraged as described in HSPPS 1302.31(e)(2). (HSPPS 1302.44(a)).

• Receive catered food on a daily basis, maintain its freshness until serving time, and serve family style meals to the extent possible (HSPPS 1302.31(e)(2).) for breakfast, lunch and snack.

• Assist in the classroom with nutrition and meal times when appropriate. (HSPPS 1302.31)

• Prepare refreshments for center related activities ensuring that all food meets the Head Start Standards – high in nutrients and low in salt, sugar and fat (HSPPS 1302.44(a)(1)).

• Ensure the appropriate foods, listed in the cycle menu, are delivered and report any issues immediately (HSPPS 1302.44 (2) (i - iii))

• Ensure the appropriate foods, listed in the cycle menu for children with special menus including children with disabilities.

• Assist the Health/Nutrition Coordinator to create the order of substitutions based on the menu of children with special menus.

• Appropriately store hot and cold foods, maintaining accurate records of temperatures when the food is received and when it is going to be served (HSPPS 1302.44). For EHS, handle formula and breast milk in a sanitary manner, according to manufacturer’s instruction (or instructions by parent). Formula or breast milk must not be heated in a microwaved (HSPPS 1302.44(b)(2)).

• Ensure the cycles are correctly marked and updated in classrooms and kitchen the first day of each week.

• Demonstrate appropriate food service methods (HSPPS 1302.47(6))

o Gloves are worn during food handling

o Hair nets are worn at all times

o Use appropriate utensils

• Demonstrate appropriate cleaning and sanitation practices (HSPPS 1302.47(6))

o Properly store and dispose of left-over foods

o Keep kitchen clean and sterilized

o Wash, rinse and sterilize dishes, bins and utensils after each use

o Prepare and maintain cleaning solutions

• Every Thursday of each week, check the meals account in the classes and inform the Health/Nutrition Coordinator about the deficiencies.

• Sign, verify and keep delivery slip until collected by the Health/Nutrition Facilitator.

• Ensure that the temperature for the refrigerated and freezer is at the correct temperature.

• Monitor supplies pile stock and distribute to classrooms when needed.

• Prepare plates at an earlier time for those specified children that depart for outside therapy services.

• Administration has the authority to assign additional duties as seen fir for the benefit of the organization. (HSPPS 1302.91)

• Training in USDA procedures for Child Care Food Program and Nutrition Training.

• Flexibility to travel between centers when needed.

• Prepare cleaning solution in the morning- teaching staff will use this cleaning solution to fill spraying bottles for classrooms/restrooms.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Enroll and pass the Serving Safe Food in Child Care Centers coursework

• Able to stand for extended periods of time

• Able to lift 40 pounds

Salary: See the most recent salary schedule.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt