Position: Cook
Location: Clemson
Entry Salary Range: $1,040 Bi-weekly
Department: Children & Family Development
Division: SHARE Head Start
Unit: Nutrition
Classification: Regular, Full-Time 40 Weeks
Number of Vacancies: 1
JOB SUMMARY: Prepares and serves food for the assigned Center from prepared menus; keeps accurate records of daily meal count and inventory; reports directly to Center Manager and indirectly to the Nutrition Specialist; calculates quantities of food needed according to the menu, recipes, food on hand, and the number and age of children to be served; maintains the cleanliness and safety of all kitchen facilities as outlined by the Health and Fire Departments and CACFP regulations; performs related duties as needed or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or GED required; additional food service training desired; ability to perform with proficiency duties assigned; knowledge of menu planning; experience in food service in a preschool program preferred; experience working with prepared menus and record-keeping in USDA Food Service Program highly desirable; the ability to compute by addition and subtraction is necessary; must be able to lift bulk grocery supplies and pans filled with food or water; English-Spanish speaking preferred; valid SC Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record