Head Cook (Full-Time) - CCDC

Effective August 2025, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has a vacancy for a full-time Head Cook within the division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position is based at the Child & Career Development Center in Coatesville, PA.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Perform all aspects of food preparation, production and sanitation within the cafeteria. Provide good customer service to students and staff and work as a team player.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with the Head Start Performing Standards and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) regulations. Plans, participates in the preparation and serving of quantity and quality of food as per standardized recipes for the Child Care Program. Prepare family style breakfast, lunch and snack from basic food items as per the menu. Observe all methods of portion control in both preparation and serving.
• Maintain a high standard of sanitation and safety in all phases of the food service program. Take daily temperature of refrigerator, freezer, hot and cold food.
• Responsible for food purchasing including weekly grocery order as needed. Follow proper procedures for receiving and storing all food and supplies.
• Maintain menu substitutions and substitutions for allergies on menu.
• Maintains accurate production records conforming to CACFP.
• Provide supervision of the kitchen and staff. Provide a pleasant atmosphere to the students and staff.
• Be familiar with equipment and be knowledgeable about its usage and proper care and ensure that all equipment in the cafeteria is in safe, working condition and notifies the appropriate authority when repairs are needed.
• To be familiar with the daily menu to be certain if a substitution is made it meets nutritional standards.
• Train new cafeteria workers and substitutes as needed.
• Participate in catering activities as needed on/off sites.
• Perform inventory of supplies, food and non-food items if needed.
• Responsible for filling vending machines daily.
• Responsible for attending food certification classes and all other appropriate workshops.
• Plan work schedules, arrange for substitutes when required, maintains employee time sheets.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Cafeteria Catering or Food Service Manager.

A. Education and Experience

• High School diploma required
• Knowledge of quantity of food preparation and service.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge in providing professional customer service.
• Operation of a cash register or point of sale system.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program preferred

B. Professional or Other Required Certifications

• Food Managers Certification from the Chester County Health Department.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires the employee to lift and or move approximately the following:

1. Between 20 to 35 lbs; consistently on a daily basis and lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally.

2. On a daily basis the employee is required to tray, pre-portion and move steam table

pans and bun pans weighing 9 to 15 pounds, up to 24 times a day during a 4 hour

period.

2025-2026 Hourly Rate:

• $18.64 - $19.67 /hour based on experience in a similar position

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at ....