Description CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC. Cook GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Plan and prepare meals for program children in accordance with CACFP and Program guidelines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Order and/or purchase all food from designated vendors according to the budget. • Prepare breakfasts, lunches, and/or snacks that meet CACFP and Program guidelines. • Ensure children’s nutritional needs are met, including allergy restrictions. • Ensure that safety, sanitation, and health standards are met in the kitchen and eating areas. • Responsible for coordinating routine cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen. • Verify vendor orders and reconcile invoices with billing statements, ensuring accuracy in deliveries and quantities. • Maintain food-purchase invoices and send originals to Accounts Payable. • Responsible for keeping required CACFP records. • Submit appropriate records and reports to the Center Manager. • Attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings and/or trainings as requested by supervisor. • Prepare food for special events. • Responsible for menu distribution to families and staff. ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Program Participation and Team Member: • Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings. • Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities. • Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner. • Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives. • Work on weekends or evenings as needed Code of Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct. Confidentiality: Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate. Training: In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested. Working Conditions: • Frequent standing, bending, and walking • Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds • Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring Requirements Education and Experience: • U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent • Minimum one-year experience in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition for young children. • Knowledge of Head Start program is preferable. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds • Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation). • Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry. • Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification. • Ability to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Food Handler’s Card Working Conditions: • Frequent standing, bending, and walking • Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds • Frequent cutting, mixing, and stirring