Cook 1

Tennessee State University Department of Center of Excellence Learning Sciences invites applications for the position of Cook 1.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for meal, snack, and other food preparation and clean up at center based Early Head Start program serving infants and toddlers.
• Responsible for all food inventory and nutrition paperwork.
• Responsible for welfare, health, and safety of all children.
• Must demonstrate proper hygiene in food preparation. Prepares food in compliance with approved menus provided by a Registered Dietician.
• Requests pre-approval for changes to menus to Health Coordinator before preparing.
• Makes sure all meals served meet USDA requirements in size and content. Maintains easily accessible file for children with food allergies.
• Keeps inventory of nutritional supplies and submit to Health Coordinator on monthly basis.
• Maintains cleaning of all food preparation equipment, counter top, stove, refrigerator, and garbage cans.
• Occasional duties of cleaning of toys, relieving staff for breaks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and parents.
• Completes First Aid and Infant CPR training as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.