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Job Description

Division/Department: Child Care

Location: Building Bocks
                 4000 N. Kickapoo St.
                 Shawnee, OK 74804

Job Title : Food Service Preparation Specialist

Reports To : April Williams (Director)

Type of Position: Part Time (Hourly)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Prepare well-balanced nutritional menus and meals
Food Service Specialist carries on his/her duties under the direction of  the Director of the Center

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• The cook carries on his/her duties under the direction of and is responsible to the Director of the Center.
• The cook is expected to maintain a professional attitude, a flexible, positive approach to the job and must participate in achieving the objectives of the lunch program.
• The cook is responsible for ordering and inventory of food to prepare a nutritious breakfast, lunch and 1 snack per day.
• Prepare and distribution of meal in keeping with the Child and Adult Care Food Program policy.
• Prepare well-balanced, nutritional menus for dissemination among the members.
• Maintain the kitchen and all kitchen equipment and storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• The cook will also be responsible for practicing the standards respecting municipal health and safety laws with regard to commercial/institutional kitchens.
• The cook has a responsibility to redirect to all parents with concerns about the menu and to the Director and work together to find a solution.
• The cook makes recommendations regarding the purchase of equipment and supplies in consultation with the Director.
• The cook has a responsibility to communicate with the Director concerns regarding the lunch and snack program.
• The cook will maintain written recipes and must carefully scrutinize all ingredient labels for food additives and allergens.
• The cook is responsible for reducing waste in the kitchen by recycling and reusing wherever and whenever possible.
• The cook will assume other duties as assigned
• Food Service Specialist is expected to maintain a professional attitude and positive approach to the job and must participate in achieving the objectives of the lunch program.
• Food Service Specialist is responsible for ordering and the inventory of food supply.
• Food Service Specialist is responsible for preparing a nutritious breakfast, lunch and 1 snack per day.
• Must follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program policy.
• Must maintain the kitchen (equipment and storage areas etc.) in a clean and orderly manner.
• Must follow health and safety laws regarding commercial/institutional kitchens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience with Food Service.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to follow the Oklahoma Child and Adult Food Program Guidelines.
• Must take appropriate Food Service Training to meet state requirements
• Be able to pass background check

CLOSING DATE: Unitl Closed