Cook
Core
Designs and prepares age-appropriate meals for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers following USDA and Head Start nutritional guidelines.
Role type
Cook (early childhood education setting)
Builds
Daily meals and menu cycles for children in care
Domain
Early childhood education / Child nutrition
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (food preparation)
Required skills
Quantity cooking, menu planning, inventory management, sanitation compliance, cost control, staff training, FIFO system usage, allergy accommodation
Preferred skills
Experience cooking for ethnic groups, culinary school background, experience in large restaurant or industrial settings
Technologies
Kitchen equipment, production record systems
Responsibilities
Prepare food by completing procedures and ensuring quality/quantity; Assist in menu planning by meeting with supervisors and parents; Order food and kitchen supplies by preparing lists and maintaining inventory; Maintain a clean and safe environment by complying with sanitation requirements; Follow USDA regulations by documenting food served; Monitor food quality and presentation by tasting and checking temperatures; Control costs by adhering to quality standards and utilizing seasonal ingredients; Contribute to a team effort by participating in staff selection and orientation; Continually apply safety practices by reporting hazards and participating in emergency drills.
