Center for Human Services - Missouri
Cook/Support Staff
Center for Human Services - Missouri, Sedalia, Missouri, United States, 65301
Position Summary
Cook/Support Staff
plans, budgets, prepares, cooks, and serves a variety of cafeteria style meals for all children and staff. Additionally, this position supports classrooms by assisting in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s development and ensure health and safety.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Plan menus in conjunction with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Lead Cook monthly to provide daily USDA CACFP approved nutritional meals.
Determine meal prices based on calculations of ingredients and costs to prepare.
Estimate quantities needed to ensure appropriate quantities for attendance.
Order groceries and shop for groceries based on most economical choices.
Receive, stock, and rotate groceries and supplies.
Prepare, cook, and serve meals adhering to recipes and nutritional and sanitation guidelines.
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and utensils.
Document and submit documentation of food usage and expenditures to CACFP Lead Cook according to established deadlines.
Appropriately store foods according to CACFP and sanitation guidelines.
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen, adhering to sanitation regulations.
Inspect and clean equipment and utensils, requisitioning equipment and materials as needed.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings, including but not limited to USDA CACFP trainings.
Utilize UKG Ready system to clock in and out and transfer time correctly; submitting change requests if needed.
Adjust and make appropriate accommodations for children/staff with food allergies or other special needs related to foods/nutrition.
Complete training as stated by CHS policy HRD-P-022 – Training.
Promote a positive Safety Culture and follow safe work practices and policies for this position.
Demonstrate respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, co‑workers, and the public consistent with trauma‑informed practices.
Assist in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s social, physical, cognitive, ATL and language development.
Help maintain ratios while providing coverage in the classroom.
Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, consistent with accreditation and performance standards.
Help prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning.
Support general tasks such as laundry and common area cleaning.
Provide general childcare tasks for evening parent meetings and policy council meetings.
Required Education
High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET) or 2 years of experience and/or formal training in cafeteria operations and/or safety and sanitation regulations relative to food service operations.
Required Experience
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong computer skills.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience and/or formal training in cafeteria operations and/or safety and sanitation regulations relative to food service operations.
Knowledge of UKG platform, Child Plus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standard.
Miscellaneous Requirements
Must provide proof of valid driver’s license and proof of personal valid vehicle insurance.
Medical exam and TB Assessment required prior to hire and again every 5 years.
Background screening to include fingerprinting required prior to hire and again every 5 years.
Benefits CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits.
Click here
to view our Benefits guide for more details.
Shift PTIII (30 hrs/wk) TBD.
EEO Statement Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660‑826‑4401 ext. 553 or 660‑665‑1111 ask for HR.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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plans, budgets, prepares, cooks, and serves a variety of cafeteria style meals for all children and staff. Additionally, this position supports classrooms by assisting in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s development and ensure health and safety.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Plan menus in conjunction with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Lead Cook monthly to provide daily USDA CACFP approved nutritional meals.
Determine meal prices based on calculations of ingredients and costs to prepare.
Estimate quantities needed to ensure appropriate quantities for attendance.
Order groceries and shop for groceries based on most economical choices.
Receive, stock, and rotate groceries and supplies.
Prepare, cook, and serve meals adhering to recipes and nutritional and sanitation guidelines.
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and utensils.
Document and submit documentation of food usage and expenditures to CACFP Lead Cook according to established deadlines.
Appropriately store foods according to CACFP and sanitation guidelines.
Maintain a clean, safe kitchen, adhering to sanitation regulations.
Inspect and clean equipment and utensils, requisitioning equipment and materials as needed.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings, including but not limited to USDA CACFP trainings.
Utilize UKG Ready system to clock in and out and transfer time correctly; submitting change requests if needed.
Adjust and make appropriate accommodations for children/staff with food allergies or other special needs related to foods/nutrition.
Complete training as stated by CHS policy HRD-P-022 – Training.
Promote a positive Safety Culture and follow safe work practices and policies for this position.
Demonstrate respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, co‑workers, and the public consistent with trauma‑informed practices.
Assist in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s social, physical, cognitive, ATL and language development.
Help maintain ratios while providing coverage in the classroom.
Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, consistent with accreditation and performance standards.
Help prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning.
Support general tasks such as laundry and common area cleaning.
Provide general childcare tasks for evening parent meetings and policy council meetings.
Required Education
High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET) or 2 years of experience and/or formal training in cafeteria operations and/or safety and sanitation regulations relative to food service operations.
Required Experience
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong computer skills.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience and/or formal training in cafeteria operations and/or safety and sanitation regulations relative to food service operations.
Knowledge of UKG platform, Child Plus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standard.
Miscellaneous Requirements
Must provide proof of valid driver’s license and proof of personal valid vehicle insurance.
Medical exam and TB Assessment required prior to hire and again every 5 years.
Background screening to include fingerprinting required prior to hire and again every 5 years.
Benefits CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits.
Click here
to view our Benefits guide for more details.
Shift PTIII (30 hrs/wk) TBD.
EEO Statement Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660‑826‑4401 ext. 553 or 660‑665‑1111 ask for HR.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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