KidStart - Cook Assistant- FT- GLOW
Req #9199
Mt Morris, NY 14510, USA
Job Description
Posted Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Start a fulfilling career that makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We have a variety of full and part-time jobs available and are looking for candidates who are eager to learn. Our employees receive a range of benefits including health insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401K, generous paid time-off and continuing education support!
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Cook Assistant STATUS: Non-Exempt
PROGRAM: KidStart DEPARTMENT:
Summary: Under the guidance of the Head Cook, the Cook Assistant assists in serving nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with CACFP regulations and the Head Start Performance Standards. The Cook Assistant helps to provide meals to classrooms ready for family style meal service and suitable for the children's age and development. The Cook Assistant also helps with maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen.
Essential Functions:
Adheres to applicable federal, state, local, and agency guidelines, policies, and regulations including but not limited to DOH regulations, CACFP guidelines, and Head Start Performance Standards
Prepares daily mealtime setups for family style service
Assists with portioning food for family style service
Helps deliver food to classrooms
Maintains awareness of special dietary needs
Assists with preparation of food as requested by Head Cook
Helps to maintain standards of safety and sanitation in food preparation and storage areas
Assists with receiving, marking, stocking and rotating foods as required
Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene
Substitutes for Cook in his/her absence
Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment concerning the sharing of information
Performs other duties as assigned by Head Cook or supervisor
Non-Essential Functions:
Conducts self in a professional manner to promote the mission, philosophy, and policies of the agency
Participates in maintaining a healthy and safe environment
Participates in corporate compliance and quality Assurance activities as required
Attends meeting related to the job responsibilities
Reporting Responsibilities:
Report to: Program VP
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervision exercised: None
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of standards for safe food handling and storage
Knowledge of and skill to properly operate standard kitchen equipment and to use cooking utensils for large scale food preparation
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and interact appropriately with adults and children with different backgrounds and abilities
Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
Strong organizational skills; makes efficient use of time and energy
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and required procedures
Ability to perform basic math quickly and accurately
Physical Requirements:
Physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull moderate weights
Physical ability to remain on feet for extended periods throughout workday
Physical stamina for continuous walking, bending, reaching over head, twisting and turning
Perception of speech and sounds in environment to ensure safety
Ability to distinguish differences in quality of flavors and/or odors
Manual dexterity to perform essential job functions efficiently and safely
Ability to maneuver safely in a cramped or confined space
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to temperatures higher and/or lower than typical of work environment. Exposure to workplace hazards typical of kitchen environment including but not limited to knives, hot pans, boiling or very hot water, steam, spills, heavy containers, electrical appliances, mechanical appliances.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current Food Workers Course Certificate preferred
Successful completion of Food Workers Course required within 6 months of hire
Experience in food service preferred
Valid NYS driver's license with safe driving record per agency policy
Current physical examination and TB screen documentation upon hire
Job Details
Job Family
Arc GLOW
Pay Type
Hourly
Hiring Min Rate
15.5 USD
Hiring Max Rate
16.5 USD
Mt Morris, NY 14510, USA
Req #9199
Mt Morris, NY 14510, USA
Job Description
Posted Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Start a fulfilling career that makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We have a variety of full and part-time jobs available and are looking for candidates who are eager to learn. Our employees receive a range of benefits including health insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401K, generous paid time-off and continuing education support!
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Cook Assistant STATUS: Non-Exempt
PROGRAM: KidStart DEPARTMENT:
Summary: Under the guidance of the Head Cook, the Cook Assistant assists in serving nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with CACFP regulations and the Head Start Performance Standards. The Cook Assistant helps to provide meals to classrooms ready for family style meal service and suitable for the children's age and development. The Cook Assistant also helps with maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen.
Essential Functions:
Adheres to applicable federal, state, local, and agency guidelines, policies, and regulations including but not limited to DOH regulations, CACFP guidelines, and Head Start Performance Standards
Prepares daily mealtime setups for family style service
Assists with portioning food for family style service
Helps deliver food to classrooms
Maintains awareness of special dietary needs
Assists with preparation of food as requested by Head Cook
Helps to maintain standards of safety and sanitation in food preparation and storage areas
Assists with receiving, marking, stocking and rotating foods as required
Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene
Substitutes for Cook in his/her absence
Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment concerning the sharing of information
Performs other duties as assigned by Head Cook or supervisor
Non-Essential Functions:
Conducts self in a professional manner to promote the mission, philosophy, and policies of the agency
Participates in maintaining a healthy and safe environment
Participates in corporate compliance and quality Assurance activities as required
Attends meeting related to the job responsibilities
Reporting Responsibilities:
Report to: Program VP
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervision exercised: None
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of standards for safe food handling and storage
Knowledge of and skill to properly operate standard kitchen equipment and to use cooking utensils for large scale food preparation
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and interact appropriately with adults and children with different backgrounds and abilities
Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
Strong organizational skills; makes efficient use of time and energy
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and required procedures
Ability to perform basic math quickly and accurately
Physical Requirements:
Physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull moderate weights
Physical ability to remain on feet for extended periods throughout workday
Physical stamina for continuous walking, bending, reaching over head, twisting and turning
Perception of speech and sounds in environment to ensure safety
Ability to distinguish differences in quality of flavors and/or odors
Manual dexterity to perform essential job functions efficiently and safely
Ability to maneuver safely in a cramped or confined space
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to temperatures higher and/or lower than typical of work environment. Exposure to workplace hazards typical of kitchen environment including but not limited to knives, hot pans, boiling or very hot water, steam, spills, heavy containers, electrical appliances, mechanical appliances.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current Food Workers Course Certificate preferred
Successful completion of Food Workers Course required within 6 months of hire
Experience in food service preferred
Valid NYS driver's license with safe driving record per agency policy
Current physical examination and TB screen documentation upon hire
Job Details
Job Family
Arc GLOW
Pay Type
Hourly
Hiring Min Rate
15.5 USD
Hiring Max Rate
16.5 USD
Mt Morris, NY 14510, USA
Job ID: 475801246
Originally Posted on: 5/4/2025
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