Substitute Head Start Cook at Mounds Head Start

Job Description

Job Description

Substitute Cook

This position is a Substitute position and is based at the Mounds Head Start in Mounds, Illinois . This position is responsible for the safe preparation and delivery of CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) approved meals to infants, toddlers, and children enrolled in the program.

Qualifications : At a minimum a High School Diploma or GED is required and the applicant must be at least 18 years of age WITH a current Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification; prefer experience related to food service work.

Pay : $15.30 / hour

Job Duties :

• Prepares meals for children enrolled in program using provided menus and recipes.
• Completes and submits requisitions for all food and other supplies necessary for food preparation.
• Drives their own vehicle to pick up local supplies as needed (mileage is reimbursed per agency policy).
• Maintains accurate records of monthly food and non-food inventories.
• Unloads food deliveries and stores supplies according to guidelines.
• Submits required paperwork by set deadlines.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen which meets food service sanitation guidelines.
• Makes food substitutions that meets CACFP guidelines as necessary and maintains accurate meal substitution documentation.
• Follows and makes accommodations for special diets and food allergies as needed.
• Attends food service staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Any other duties as requested or assigned to meet the requirements of the Head Start program.

Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled "