Cook's Assistant- $12.67/hr - No evening and weekend work!
PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT:  www.focaf.org
Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement. Benefits provided –

• Low cost medical and vision insurance
• Free dental, short term disability, employee assistant program, and life insurance
• Matching 4% for a 401K after one year of employment
• Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
• Generous paid time off
• As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Friends of Children and Families is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program.

JOB SUMMARY
Assists in preparing nutritious meals for Friends of Children and Families Head Start participants in accordance with Head Start, District Health Department and USDA and Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.               

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (not all inclusive)

• Under the guidance of the Cook, prepares meals for FOCAF/Head Start participants following menus prepared by the Health and Nutrition Manager, in compliance with health and safety regulations issued by Head Start, District Health Department and the USDA.
• Conducts a meal count for each meal and compiles information on Ipad and HealthePro.
• Maintains sanitary conditions in the kitchen, food storage and transporting carts.
• Compiles daily, weekly and/or monthly reports on number of prepared and served meals.
• Assures the kitchen facilities are maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition, meeting all health regulations regarding food preparation.
• Assist with meal prepping and dishwashing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Prefered one year cooking experience in an institutional kitchen.
• Must acquire and maintain a Food Handler’s Certification upon and throughout employment.
• Must pass a Health Physical Screen and TB test; must be able to lift 45 pounds.
• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.
• Must pass drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer