COOK

Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIXOver 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every yearThe largest Head Start Program in the city of DetroitThe largest HIV treatment and prevention program in DetroitAfter school youth services and academic enrichmentWorkforce Development and Financial Literacy ProgramsHousing Education and Home Buying AssistanceHealthy Senior Living ProgramFOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform.WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays.BENEFITS OPTIONS. Medical/Rx. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account.CEO Starr Allen-Pettway has been honored by the Michigan Chronicle as a distinguished nonprofit leader in Southeast Michigan. CORE VALUES:Positive AttitudeAlways LearningResults Through AccountabilityBuilding RelationshipsJOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTIBILITY:The Cook is responsible for guaranteeing that children are served nutritious, good tasting and appealing meals and snacks. It is the Cook's responsibility to prepare these meals and snacks by methods that maintain high nutrient levels and are sanitary. It is also the Cook's duty to prepare meals ready for family style meal service and suitable for the children's age and development. The Cook orders all food and supplies necessary and keeps records required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This position involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:With the guidance of the Assistant Manager, Nutrition/RD, modify menus and recipes and prepare foods to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers and the medical and feeding needs of children with disabilities or food allergies.Plan work schedule so that food production flows smoothly and meals are prepared on scheduleDevelop and follow standardized recipes, and use portion control methods, including the weighing/measuring of meal componentsUse appropriate guidelines for estimating amounts to be prepared, utilizing leftovers for subsequent child meals whereever possible and ensuring that extra food or leftovers are distributed or disposed of per policyMaintain established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchenPerform weekly food inventory and place orders for items neededReceive, check and sign all food and non-food items deliveries for central kitchen and satellite centers Maintain proper hygiene and dress requirements for food service staffModel the values of good health and nutritionCommunicate and problem solve kitchen operation needs with fellow cooks, the Lead Cook, Center Manager, Assistant Manager-Nutrition, and Nutrition Specialist in a timely and professional mannerAssure the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment and routine cleaning, identify equipment needs for food preparation/service and assist in purchasing as neededParticipate in all emergency drills and environmental safety activitiesMaintain adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information Complete required documentation of relevant activities and submit records and reports in a timely and accurate manner Stay abreast of current issues and trends by participation in grantee-sponsored training, center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities; read and review regulations and other resourcesPerform other duties as assignedPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of a High school Diploma or GEDOne or more years of food production experience and/or professional culinary training preferredPrevious experience in a large-scale food production operationKnowledge of quantity food preparation, equipment, and food purchasingKnowledgeable of USDA guidelines and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Current Food Handler’s Card; ServSafe certification preferredWorking knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Michigan Childcare Licensing RegulationsEffective in an environment of cultural diversity; comfortable in a collaborative, team-based work settingProficient in Microsoft Office Reliable transportation is requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWORKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:High level of daily repetitive motion with hands and arms in food preparation, serving and cleaning activities.Continuous standing and walking for most of an 8-hour workday.Frequent daily bending and lifting of up to 50 lbs., items are lifted from floor and worktables/counters.Regular crouching occurs to retrieve items from lower shelves.Regular reaching occurs to retrieve utensils and food items from storage shelves and cupboards up to 8' high.