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SUMMARY OF POSITION: Supervise the preparation and service of food in a Head Start kitchen that serves more than one group of children per day. Supervise assistant cook and volunteers, provide technical assistance to area cooks, and maintain compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards, District Health Department and USDA requirements.QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:* Experience preparing meals from scratch and working with standardize recipes* Completion of nutrition courses* Current State of Idaho Food Handlers Certificate or willing to complete prior to start date* One year supervisory experience within the food service industry* Eighteen years of age or older* Operate several kitchen appliances i.e. food processor, dishwasher and can opener* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing* Basic computer skills* Ability to read and perform basic math computations* Current driver's license* Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare's Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hireADDITIONAL:* Ability to lift 50 pounds in repetitive motion with reasonable accommodation.TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL:* Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.* Prepare meals for Head Start/Early Head Start participants following menus prepared by the nutrition consultant along with the work plan outlined in the Head Start/Early Head Start Nutrition Work Plan.* Make menu modifications needed to reflect the culture of the families served with approval of the nutrition consultant.* Make menu modifications for children requiring special diets.* Maintain sanitary conditions in the Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen, food storage and eating area.* Record and monitor meal count in Program's tracking system.* Purchase food and kitchen items in compliance with Federal guidelines while staying within assigned budget.* Allocate purchases on summary sheet and bank software.* Collaborate with center staff to provide nutrition information, recipes, menus and food safety information to Head Start/Early Head Start participants and staff.* Responsible for ordering, shopping, storage and use of food items.* Utilize the Head Start/Early Head Start kitchen and eating area as a tool for parent involvement.* Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.ADDITIONAL:* Prepare food for staff and parent training.* Collaborate with education staff to design and demonstrate food experiences in the classroom.* Perform other duties as assigned.Required Skills* Operate several kitchen appliances i.e. food processor, dishwasher and can opener* Ability to communicate* Ability to read and perform basic math computationsRequired Experience* Experience preparing meals from scratch and working with standardize recipes* One year supervisory experience within the food service industryCompany Location Hansen - Head Start Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary 17.12 - USDIs this position grant-funded?YesFLSANon-exemptMonths per year?12 months year roundWhat are the work days/hours?Monday-Friday, Aug-May 40HRS/Week, July-June 30HRS/WeekOpen to current employees only?NoCover letter required?YesUnofficial transcripts required?YesApply