Early Childhood - Cook Aide

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Livonia Head Start St Rafka Church - Livonia, MI 48154Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Purpose The classroom Cook Aide performs a variety of duties in the kitchen, including, but not limited to: preparing, serving, storing and transporting food and keeping the kitchen area clean. Actively participates in menu planning and maintaining appropriate records related to position.Job DescriptionEducation and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. ServSafe certification preferred.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Obtains necessary components of meal to meet CACFP regulations to ensure all daily food requirements are met. Prepares and serves all food according to established guidelines. Sanitize bowls, pans, utensils, work surfaces and other areas within the kitchen. Portions food servings in accordance with CACFP guidelines. Actively participates in menu planning. Maintains records in accordance with specified guidelines. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Adheres to Head Start regulations and federal and state standards regarding food preparation and distribution. Communicates effectively with staff, parents and children on CACFP program and Head Start performance standards as needed. Ensures children with food restrictions have appropriate food substitutions. Responsible for following CACFP documentation as it relates to the kitchen, menu, menu substitution log, menu as served, temperature logs for refrigerator, hot and cold food, attendance-meal attendance sheets and meal counts. Maintains CACFP documentation at local site and submits required documentation for CACFP as assigned. Ensures that all food substitutions are met and monitored. Maintains CACFP documentation for current year plus previous 3 years Maintains confidentiality as it relates to home and school environment. Ensures site had snacks, i.e. pick up from main kitchen weekly. Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management.