POSITION: COOK’S HELPER

CECD Head Start has immediate openings for Cook's Helpers in Queens, NY (Jamaica and Hollis).

JOB SUMMARY:

The scope of responsibilities includes menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, sanitation and record keeping.
QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

· Must have or obtain a Food Handler’s certificate

· 2 or more years of experience in quantity food production (Daycare, Head Start or

other related facilities) a plus

· Must have good communication and math skills

· Must be fluent in verbal and written English

· Should have experience in preparing culturally diverse foods for groups

· Must be computer literate

· Must be a team player; willing to work with diverse groups and able to perform with minimum supervision.

· Must complete screenings for the NYC Department of Investigation (fingerprints), NYC Department of Education (fingerprints) and State Central Registry (SCR) for Child Abuse . The fee for DOI fingerprints is $101.75. DOE fingerprints are $135.00 The fee for the SCR is $25.00. All fees are the sole responsibility of the candidate.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Assist head cook in the planning of menus that are varied and conform to Head Start Program Performance Standards

· Ensure proper receiving and storage of requisitioned food/supplies

· Good sanitation and safety practices

· Food preparation and meal service

· Maintain proper records – purchases; inventory; menu records; etc.

· Ensure maintenance of equipment, kitchen and food storage area

· Participate with the education staff in nutrition related classroom activities

· Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned

· Provide nutrition/food information to parents through recipes and bulletin boards

· Adhere to all city, state and federal health and safety codes

· Perform any other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Compensation: $33,957.00 per year with benefits

Committee for Early Childhood Development is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits that are available to eligible employees include:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Referral

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Employer-paid Pension Plan (paid by employer)

403(b) Voluntary Pension

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Day Off for Employee’s Birthday

20 Vacation Days (increases to 23 after 7 years of service)

12 Sick/Personal Days per Year (can be accrued)

Paid Half-Day for Bi-annual Medical

Workers' Compensation

Parental/Family Medical Leave

Personal Leave

Educational Leave

Bereavement Leave

Jury/Witness Duty Leave

Employee Wellness Program

Uniform Allowance (if applicable)

Revised 9/26/22

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,957.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
CECD currently follows all Covid-19 mandates specified by the Office of Head Start and the NYC Department of Health, including mandatory masking, mandatory vaccinations, social distancing, intensive cleaning and table partitions in the classrooms.

Application Question(s):

• As per the Office of Head Start requirement, are you FULLY vaccinated against Covid-19?
• Have you received a Covid-19 booster vaccination?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Institutional Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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