Cook

About This RolePlans and prepares balanced, nutritious meals in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, USDA guidelines, and applicable ODJFS regulations. Assists with the planning and implementation of nutrition education and training programs, and ensures full compliance with all local, state, and federal food, sanitation, and safety standards.What You'll DoCarry forward the mission of MVCDC, support quality management principles, and work toward agency and program goals.Represent MVCDC professionally in manner and dress to staff, parents, Board of Trustees, volunteers, and the community.Adhere to agency confidentiality policies.Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks. Make recommendations for food and menu adjustments as appropriate.Ensure the safety and active supervision of children during all parts of the daily routine to prevent children from being left alone or unsupervised.Maintain established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation.Ensure cleanliness, security, and appropriate use of property, equipment, materials, and documentation.Maintain accurate food service records and submit documentation to supervisors in a timely manner.Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff in nutrition-related duties.Conduct performance reviews, professional development training plans, and annual evaluations.Participate in assigned meetings, college courses, and trainings, including obtaining and maintaining Level II Food Safety Certification.Implement new knowledge and training to improve job performance.Performs other duties as assignedRequirementsHigh school diploma/GEDSix months of experience in quantity cookingAbility to reach overhead to remove food from cabinets and stock shelvesBe able to stand 90% of the workdayValid Driver’s License and/or access to transportation to other centers as needed Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)Ability to meet and maintain compliance with ODJFS, USDA, Health, and Sanitation regulationsNice To HavesExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsOrganized, detail-oriented, with problem solving and good decision-making skillsCollaborative, team-oriented with positive and dedicated work ethic to children and familiesWillingness to continue professional education and learningDemonstrated knowledge of child and family curriculum, Conscious Discipline principles, and Head Start practicesDemonstrate the ability to cope with stressful situations fairly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of co-workers, parents, children, and community personsBenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid LeaveRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceChild Care DiscountProfessional DevelopmentStudent Loan Forgiveness and paid holidaysMiami Valley Child Development Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.