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    Assistant Cook 3/8/24Full Time--Staten Island

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    #### Description:

    Richmond Early Childhood Center (159 Broadway)

    $ $37550 / year

    **Position Summary:******

    The Cook is responsible for exposing the children to delicious and nutritious foods in order to encourage children to make life-long positive and healthy lifestyle choices. Cooks connect their work to the health of a child and their family, so that they can be successful in Kindergarten and in life. They support the center in meeting and exceeding Head Start Program Performance Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements, maintaining detailed records across relevant areas. The position reports directly to the Program Director, with support fromthe Children's Aid Food Service Manager.

    ?**Cook I (Partial Prep)** works in an early childhood program that is based in a Community School. Whether it is delivering meals prepared by the DOE School Foods Department, or making snacks from scratch, all job responsibilities on this description should be followed.

    ?**Cook II (Full Prep)** works in an early childhood program that is based in Community Center. All three meals are prepared from scratch and all job responsibilities on this description should be followed.

    **Essential Duties:******

    Under the direct supervision of the site's Program Director, with support from Children's Aid Food Service Manager, the Cook's responsibilities include the following:

    **Food Preparation**

    Prepare and serve all meals and snacks at the Early Childhood site

    Learn and follow Children's Aid menus and recipes

    **Record Maintenance, Contract Compliance**

    Place food requisitions on a weekly basis

    Receive food deliveries and signing off on invoices upon delivery

    Maintain an up-to-date inventory

    Submit daily written CACFP or Child and Adult Care Food Program food production records

    **Family Engagement**

    Participate in Healthy Cooking workshops for the families

    Welcome and include eligible parent volunteers in the kitchen

    **Professional Development**

    Participate in offered trainings, workshops, In-Service days, and/or All-Staff conferences

    Maintain certification requirement and proof of attendance in professional activities

    Support the growth of the center including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment

    Check their Children's Aid email on a regular basis

    **Health and Safety**

    Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements, teacher child/ratios, and CPR/first aid certification

    Maintain a healthy and safe environment (clean and organized kitchen and storage areas)

    In-person collaboration is an essential function of the job

    Perform other duties as assigned

    **Minimum Qualifications:**** **

    Must hold a valid Department of Health Food Handler's License issued by New York State

    Education requirement i.e. IEP/ Local/ HS Diploma or equivalent preferred

    **Key Competencies:**

    Demonstrated ability to read and follow recipes, and to prepare foods from scratch

    Excellent cooking skills

    At least 2 years' experience managing a foodservice program and a kitchen, including ordering food

    Interest in and some knowledge of healthy eating

    Familiarity with CACFP nutrition guidelines is considered a plus

    Effective communication skills

    Resourceful & dependable

    At least 1-year experience working in a program serving infants and toddlers, and children with Special Needs

    Dedicated, excited and passionate about working with young children and families

    (A review and final determination of credentials and qualifications are reserved for the site Program Leaders and the Food Service Manager)

    It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

    The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

    #### Requirements:

    Job Type Full Time

    Location --Staten Island

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