Cook

What You'll Do

• Support MVCDC's mission and quality management principles, working towards agency and program goals.
• Represent MVCDC professionally in interactions with staff, parents, Board of Trustees, volunteers, and the community.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policies.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks.
• Recommend food and menu adjustments as needed.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children during daily routines.
• Adhere to established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation.
• Maintain a clean and secure environment, and use property and equipment responsibly.
• Keep accurate food service records and submit them to supervisors on time.
• Train and evaluate staff in nutrition-related duties.
• Conduct performance reviews, training, and evaluations.
• Participate in meetings, training, and college courses, including obtaining Level II Food Safety Certification.
• Implement new knowledge to improve job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and/or access to transportation to other centers as needed
• Ability to meet and maintain compliance with ODJFS, USDA, Health, and Sanitation regulations
• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to reach overhead to remove food from cabinets and stock shelves
• Six months of experience in quantity cooking
• Be able to stand 90% of the workday
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated knowledge of child and family curriculum, Conscious Discipline principles, and Head Start practices
• Collaborative, team-oriented with positive and dedicated work ethic to children and families
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, with problem solving and good decision-making skills
• Willingness to continue professional education and learning
• Demonstrate the ability to cope with stressful situations fairly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of co-workers, parents, children, and community persons

Benefits