ECS Cook

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Cook is responsible for daily preparation of nutritious meals and snacks to child attending Sunbeam early education centers. The Cook is responsible for preparing meals and snacks by sanitary methods that maintain high nutrient levels, adhere to special diets and allergy restrictions. The Cook is also responsible for all kitchen operations, cleanliness, dish washing, collecting of CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) data and coordination of supply orders with the supervising Kitchen Manager.

All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients' cultural and socio-economic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services core values, and perform at Sunbeam's standards of excellence at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare meals and snacks in such a way that a minimum of nutrients are lost from foods, that ensure foods taste good and look appealing, and that there are sufficient amounts of foods for children to have as many servings as they need.
• Prepare food that is appropriate for special diets and allergy restrictions.
• 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.
• Delivery foods from the kitchen to the classrooms ready to be served as suitable for the children's age and development.
• Work effectively with other kitchen and ECS staff for efficient functioning of food service program.
• Cooperate with and participate in nutrition education activities for staff, parents and children.
• Participate in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and other meetings and events as required.
• Travel locally as required in performance of responsibilities.
• Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned.