Cook at Chicanos Por La Causa – Eloy, Arizona

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook is responsible for implementing the center’s Food Services, including meal preparation and servicing, receiving and storing food and supplies, kitchen sanitation, and maintain general records and inventory. The Cook ensures the center is in compliance with all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the Food Services component, including USDA guidelines. Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success, as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintains all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitates health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education/Background

• High School Diploma /GED and three years’ experience leading/co-leading food preparation, inventory and purchasing.
• Applicant must be able to communicate with children, parents or legal guardians, and all ECD staff.

Other requirements

1. • Applicant must have basic keyboard skills and be able to use computer, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems.
   • Bilingual English Spanish is preferred.
   • Education obtained outside of USA from another country must be evaluated from an accredited organization to determine equivalency to USA education status.