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    Cook Assistant

    Salary

    $41, $47,840.00 Annually

    Location

    Westminster, CO

    Job Type

    Regular Part-time 3

    Job Number

    06510

    Department

    Human Services

    Division

    Head Start Fund

    Opening Date

    05/14/2024

    Closing Date

    6/11/2024 4:30 PM Mountain

    Our Mission

    At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.

    Cultural Competencies/EEO

    Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

    Position classification

    Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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    What Success Looks Like In This Job

    To assist in meal preparation and other aspects of food service for the Adams County Head Start.

    Examples of Duties for Success

    + Assist in preparation of meals for the Head Start centers.

    + Assist in maintaining inventory of all food and equipment.

    + Assist in proper storage of supplies and foodstuffs according to county health department regulations.

    + Assist in maintaining food service facilities, storage areas, and equipment in a clean, organized, and sanitary manner.

    + Assist in the delivery foodstuffs and supplies to other Head Start Centers.

    + Assist with receiving weekly food service orders.

    + Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

    + Attend and participate in extracurricular Head Start events as requested.

    + Assist in ordering food products and supplies.

    + Assist in planning nutritious menus.

    + Assist in record keeping to ensure compliance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations.

    + Assist and participate in planning and executing child/parent nutrition education programs.

    + Assist in accommodating children requiring special diets and making diet modifications as needed.

    + Deliver meals from central kitchen to other Head Start centers.

    + Perform minor maintenance on Head Start delivery vehicles.

    + Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

    Qualifications for Success

    + Food preparation tasks such as washing, cutting, and assembling food and ingredients.

    + Food preparation methods such as baking, boiling, steaming, and braising.

    + Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

    + Basic mathematical principles.

    + Precisely weigh and measure food.

    + Operate a variety of food preparation and service equipment.

    + Follow and execute recipes for high-volume institutional batch cooking.

    + Learn and apply the policies/procedures of the Head Start program and the Head Start Performance Standards.

    + Learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

    + Learn procedures regarding efficient, sanitary, and safe food handling practices.

    + Carry out meal preparation.

    + Perform cleaning of kitchen, equipment, and storage areas.

    + Understand and follow oral and written directions.

    + Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

    + Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

    + Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

    More Qualifications for Success

    + Experience:Six (6) to twelve (12) months of high-volume institutional-based (schools, correctional, and/or health care facilities) cooking experience preferred.

    + Education and Training:High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

    + License or Certificate:Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.

    + Background Check: Must pass multiple criminal background checks and Central Registry check. A fingerprint check may be conducted.

    + Other:

    + Must complete physical examination and TB test upon hire.

    + Ability to stand for a long period of time, lift up to 50 pounds, withstand exposure to heat, cleaning chemicals, noise, and hazards from kitchen appliances.

    Regular Part Time 3

    Weekly Hours - Between hours

    Employees qualify for Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, Life/ADD, disability), the mandatory 9% Pension enrollment and the optional 457b deferred compensation package. They start accruals for Vacation and Sick

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    Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

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    + Yes, I understand but disagree.

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    Do you possess at least 6 months of high-volume institutional-based (schools, correctional, and/or health care facilities) cooking?

    + Yes

    + No

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    Please select your highest level of education:

    + High School Diploma/GED

    + Associate's Degree

    + Bachelor's Degree

    + Master's Degree

    + Doctorate's Degree

    + Not Applicable

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    Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a Colorado Driver's License?

    + Yes

    + No

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    Adams County

    Address

    4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado,

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