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Child-Parent Centers, Inc.

Cook Assistant

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Level: Entry

Job Location: Wright Head Start, 2080 North Columbus Blvd Tucson, AZ 85712

Position Type: 40 hours/week

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED

Salary Range: $15.45 Hourly

Travel %: In Town

Job Shift: Day (M-F), 7:00am-3:00pm, work is in-person and has limited eligibility for remote work, may require working some evenings and weekends.

Job Categories: Education

Classification: Hourly

Supervisor: Center Manager

Supervises: None

Job Summary:

Child-Parent Centers prides itself on serving delicious and nutritious meals that our Cook Assistant helps to prepare in our Head Start center kitchens, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate Cook Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience with food service. The Cook Assistant enjoys the convenience of a semi commercial kitchen environment, yet the feeling of home with "family style" meals served in the classrooms. The Cook Assistant will support the Cook with all aspects of food service at the center including food orders, food storage, sanitary practices, meal prep, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) compliance, dish washing, and kitchen clean up. The Cook Assistant is responsible for cleaning the kitchen. This position requires effective communication and organizational skills, the ability to work in a time sensitive environment, and strong math skills to keep costs within acceptable standards. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Cook Assistant position is an entry-level position funded to work 8 hours per day Monday through Friday and may work a split shift. If you have food service and/or food preparation experience and enjoy preparing healthy meals and introducing children to nutritional activities, please submit an application today!

Benefits:

  • Paid Leave - 25 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year and up to 10 days each year thereafter, and 5 days paid Personal leave first year, 8 days each year thereafter, up to 5 days paid Sick leave each year.
  • Insurance benefits - dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental death and disability provided by employer)
  • Retirement Plan - Agency contribution after years of services and hours eligibility criteria are met. Employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Possess a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Prior experience in one or more of the following food service activities: direct responsibility for preparing nutritious meals, scheduling meals, proper food handling and storage, food inventory, food ordering, and working with the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.
  • Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and excellent driving record.

Competencies:

  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Accuracy
  • Safety Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Self-Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Technology

Other Requirements (post hire):

  • Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed.
  • Provide proof of immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a Tuberculosis Self-Assessment.
  • Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.
  • Able to pass a criminal background check.
  • Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
  • Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current certification in First Aid Training/CPR training including Infants and Children.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handler’s Certificate issued by the Arizona Health department within 30 days of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Spanish.
  • Three (3) years’ experience working with the Child and Adult Care Food Program or School Lunch Program.
  • Three (3) years’ experience working with Head Start.
  • Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel. PowerPoint

Work Environment:

  • Indoor environment
  • Exposure to heat exceeding 85 degrees
  • Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to sharp knives and slicers.
  • Exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects used in cooking and baking

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

  • Stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Reaching, pulling, pushing
  • Climbing up step stool
  • Carrying/lifting heavy objects 0-25lbs
  • Operating appliances and small kitchen equipment
  • Works with commercial gas range

Occasionally

  • Picking up and dropping off supplies
  • Push, pull, move furniture or equipment {20 to 50lb}
  • Exposure to sharp knives and slicers
  • Clerical duties (computer, typing, copying, etc.)