Cook ECD - TX or NM

$34,403 - $35,090/Yr

Chicanos Por La Causa - Eagle Pass, TX

Full-time

Eagle Pass, TX

Real Estate

About the position

The Cook is responsible for implementing the center's Food Services, which includes a variety of tasks such as meal preparation and servicing, receiving and storing food and supplies, ensuring kitchen sanitation, and maintaining general records and inventory. This role is crucial in ensuring that the center adheres to all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the Food Services component, including USDA guidelines. The Cook plays a vital role in promoting school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success, which is directly related to the responsibilities of this position. In addition to food preparation, the Cook is expected to actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. This includes maintaining all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. The Cook will also facilitate health practices to ensure the safety of children in various settings, including on the school bus and in both outdoor and indoor environments. This position requires a commitment to providing nutritious meals and a safe environment for children, contributing to their overall development and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Implement the center's Food Services, including meal preparation and servicing.
• Receive and store food and supplies while ensuring kitchen sanitation.
• Maintain general records and inventory related to food services.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including USDA guidelines.
• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success.
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments.
• Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in various environments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' experience leading food preparation, inventory, and purchasing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and all Early Childhood Development (ECD) staff.
• Basic keyboard skills and proficiency in using computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.