** HACAP**

** Head Start Child Care Center Cook - Inn Circle**

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

* **Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance**

* **Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403b) with generous company match**

* **Paid time off and 9 company paid holidays**

* **Short Term Disability**

* **Basic Life and AD&D coverage**

* **Employee Assistance Program**

* **Optional benefits: Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident**

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:**

**POSITION GOAL**

Position goal: The Cook is responsible for food preparation for the Head Start child care center.

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**SCHEDULE AND WAGE**

Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; $15.00 hourly.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

- Responsible for food preparation according to provided menus, including special diets, using standardized recipes and quantity cooking techniques as well as commercially prepared foods.

- Maintains an organized and efficient food service operation.

- Follows requirements of funders and regulatory agencies related to foods served, required documentation and food safety and sanitation practices.

- Shares in the responsibility of food requisitioning and the purchasing process.

- Receives deliveries and reconciles delivery invoices.

- Assists classrooms with supervision of children on an incidental basis.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

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

- One year of foodservice experience.

**Skills**

- Ability to read, comprehend, and implement procedures.

- Ability to use good judgment

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

- Ability to work with a diverse population

- Ability to relate to low-income people

- Strong organizational skills

- Ability to work effectively with age-appropriate activities in the classroom and relate with children in a positive way

- Detail orientated

**EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS**

- Receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior to hire and resubmit every two (2) years.

- Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every two (2) years thereafter.