Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.

What we are proud to offer you:

• Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403(b))
• Employee Assistance Program

POSITION GOAL

The Assistant Cook is responsible to assist with food preparation and kitchen sanitation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)/Head Start.

SCHEDULE AND WAGE

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 am; Part Day/School Year.

$18.56 hourly.

*This position is eligible for a $1200 retention incentive after successfully completing 180 days of employment.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Ensures compliance, program records and documentation required for HACAP programs, child-care licensing regulations, CACFP, Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act and funding requirements.
2. Follows Food Service Establishment Food Codes, CACFP, and DHS standards and HACAP policies and procedures regarding the maintenance of a sanitary and organized kitchen, including food storage procedures, and health, sanitation and safety practices in the preparation of food.
3. Operates commercial dishwashing equipment safely according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
4. Assists in food preparation according to provided menus, including special diets, using standardized recipes and quantity cooking techniques as well as commercially prepared foods.
5. Ensures that mealtimes are observed with food being served on time and at the proper temperature.
6. Follows the menu change approval process and make appropriate documentation.
7. Is responsible for the accuracy and promptness of all required reports and records as assigned, including daily production forms and on-going inventory.
8. Receives deliveries and reconciles delivery invoices.
9. Participates in program assessments.
10. Provides child ratio coverage in the classroom on an emergency basis to meet state licensing and/or federal compliance regulations.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or GED, or working towards obtaining GED.

Skills

1. Ability to read, comprehend and implement procedures.
2. Ability to use good judgment
3. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
4. Ability to work with a diverse population
5. Ability to relate to low-income people
6. Strong organizational skills
7. Ability to work effectively with age-appropriate activities in the classroom and relate with children in a positive way
8. Detail orientated

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior to hire and resubmit every two (2) years.
2. Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every two (3) years thereafter.

***Attach training/transcripts/diploma***