Cook

JOB PURPOSE:

The Cook is responsible for the food preparation for all unaccompanied children (UC) in care of the Eagle Lake Children's Center during their assigned shift. The Cook is also responsible for following the approved menu so that each child received the daily required nutrients.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSBILITIES:

• Prepare quality food for all children in care.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hazard-free dining room and kitchen facility at all times.
• Ensure the kitchen maintained in compliance with health department standards.
• Assist in maintaining inventory for food purchases and equipment including monitoring waste control.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking and serving.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and serving lines.
• Ensure children are served according to the approved menu.
• Maintain flexibility as census and demographic of UCs change.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Proficiency in Spanish/English (written and spoken language skills), highly preferred.
• Successfully pass a TB test annually.
• Successfully pass a drug screen.
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned task.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state, federal, and local child protection agency registries.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Children's Home.

EDUCATION:

• One year of experience in a food service preparation within a residential, educational, or daycare preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.

LICENSES: Food Handler Permit

WORK LOCATION:

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  Eagle Lake Children's Center in-person.

  
  

OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel in case of an emergency evacuation and as the business need dictates. Must be available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs.

Endeavors and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. Endeavors and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Endeavors and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employers.