Cook

Job DetailsJob Location: Archer City, TX 76351Salary Range: $11.75 - $14.69 HourlyCook

Location:  Archer City Child Development Center, Archer City, Texas
Employer: Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC)
Status: Part Time

Position Summary:

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Cook at the Archer City Child Development Center in Archer City, Texas. This is a part-time hourly position. This position entails mainly specific tasks that are technical in nature and requires the ability to work with others to accomplish program goals and objectives and integration of program activities to achieve comprehensive program services for eligible children and families.  Regular work hours are set by the Center Director, however, occasional changes may be made in the schedule. Must be able to adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management. 

Head Start is committed to establishing a learning environment in which children, parents, and staff can teach and learn from one another.  To accomplish this goal, staff must display sensitivity to and knowledge of the community’s cultural differences and issues.  All Head Start staff shall agree to abide by the program’s Standards of Conduct introduced during pre-service and/or orientation.  Employee orientation, pre-service and in-service training are provided in order to assist staff and volunteers in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities.

Supervise production/preparation, food purchases, and service of meals in accordance with established USDA and State guidelines and standards of nutrition, health, and sanitation.  Plan nutritious meals and snacks for Head Start students, parents and teachers. Perform administrative tasks in support of the food preparation process, including documentation maintenance of records.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for overseeing all food service operations.
Maintain all local, State, and Federal (including Licensing and Health Department) food service health and sanitation standards.
Assemble food, dishes, utensils and supplies needed for timely meal preparation.
Prepare high-quality nutritional food, in quantity sufficient for Center needs.
Prepare menus and follow standardized recipes.
Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures.  Assure that food temperatures are hot or cold enough and kitchen areas are sanitary so that health standards are maintained.
Wash dishes, pots, pans and utensils using approved sanitation methods.
Complete routine maintenance of kitchen and equipment, including weekly deep cleaning.
Order or shop for all food and non-food items required for meal preparation.  Complete grocery tickets with itemized purchases, including number of items, item description, cost per item, and total costs of items.  If bought by pound, indicate weight of items.  Take advantage of sale items and practice other good kitchen economy habits.  Have a procedure for tracking tickets for monthly report.
Maintain inventory of all kitchen goods. Use oldest inventory before using newer purchases.
Ensure that all special dietary needs of children are met.
Maintain food inventories as required.
Prepare all meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks).  Serve breakfast to children arriving late that have not eaten.
Take head count in the manner required by USDA and accurately record count on proper forms. Compare head count with attendance to ensure accuracy.  Coordinate with staff for special activities.
Maintain food preparation area in a safe and sanitary manner.
Prepare all paperwork for USDA and program guidelines.
Ensure TDFPS regulations are followed to maintain license.
Communicate effectively with other team members and management.
Show up to work, on time, ready to work scheduled hours.
Assure that no child is ever left alone or unattended.
Must be aware of the legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse and neglect by parents, staff members, and others, in accordance with the provisions of Federal, State, or local law.
Ensure Attendance (form H1535) and Daily Meal Production (form H1530) is done weekly.
Ensure that Claim for Reimbursement, (form H4502) and Claim for Reimbursement worksheet (H4502) are done on a monthly basis and submitted on last day of month.
Submit Time Distribution Report on the last day of each month.
Ensure that Enrolled, New Enrolled, Drop List (Blue Form) are done monthly and submitted to CACFP Clerk by the last day of each month.
Maintain Eligibility for CACFP Food Program (form B).
Maintain CACFP Application on file
Maintain CACFP documentation on file.

Benefits Package:

RPMC offers its part-time employees a benefits package that includes:

Telemedicine, tele-counseling, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Matching 401K plan

Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays

Additional Details:

Position remains open until filled

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Qualifications 

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED preferred.
Health Department Certificate desired
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess basic math skills.
Working knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures prescribed for kitchen production.
Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize and meet deadlines required.
Basic computer skills desired.  
Ability and desire to work with diverse populations required.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.
Available for a light amount of night and weekend work.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace.
Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the “Drug Free” Agency Policy.
Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
Must submit to TB tests or physicals as required.
Must possess ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel.  Must possess and maintain valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required.  Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law.  MVR background checks may be conducted by the agency.
Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, driving or riding in a sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at the child’s eye level (which includes floor activities) or other duties assigned. 
High level of daily repetitive motion with hands and arms in food preparation and delivery activities.
Continuous standing and walking for most of an 8 hour work day.
Frequent daily bending and lifting of bulk foods, equipment or other items.  On occasion, employee must lift and/or remove up to 25 lbs.
Occasional pushing or pulling of weight over 25 lbs.
Regular bending, squatting or crouching.
Regular reaching occurs to retrieve utensils and food items or other items.
The usual requirements in a classroom environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture.
Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
Noise level could be moderate to loud working in a center and kitchen.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
Ability to work in close quarters.
Light to normal travel – ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, driving or riding in a sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at the child’s eye level (which includes floor activities) or other duties assigned. 
High level of daily repetitive motion with hands and arms in food preparation and delivery activities.
Continuous standing and walking for most of an 8 hour work day.
Frequent daily bending and lifting of bulk foods, equipment or other items.  On occasion, employee must lift and/or remove up to 25 lbs.
Occasional pushing or pulling of weight over 25 lbs.
Regular bending, squatting or crouching.
Regular reaching occurs to retrieve utensils and food items or other items.
The usual requirements in a classroom environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture.
Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
Noise level could be moderate to loud working in a center and kitchen.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
Ability to work in close quarters.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Light to normal travel – ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area. 
Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.