About the Department
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is under the general supervision of the Head Start Assistant Manager. The Cook will prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for the children and provide nutritional education to the staff, parents, and children in accordance with the policies of the Child Care Food Program and the Head Start Federal Performance Standards. The Custodian will perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks of the early childhood buildings, as outlined on the job duty checklist, to assure a clean, safe, and sanitary site for staff, children, and parents.
Position Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cook:
1. Provide monthly menus for review by the Nutrition Consultant that are nutritionally balanced and meet the requirements of the Child Care Food Program and Head Start Performance Standards.
2. Purchase, prepare and serve food to meet the requirements of the reviewed menus.
3. Participate with infants/toddlers and children at mealtimes or when doing nutrition activities.
4. Document and accommodate for any food allergies or special food requirements of enrolled Head Start and Early Head Start children.
5. Maintain accurate and up to date production records as required by the Child Care Food Program including inventories, food production records, menu plans, and meal attendance records.
6. Jointly, with the Center Teacher, plan and implement a minimum of one classroom nutrition project monthly.
7. Provide nutrition education to toddlers and children, staff, and parents as needed.
8. Clean and maintain kitchen and food service utensils and equipment facilities and food storage areas to meet Environmental Health and Safety Standards.
9. Uphold the confidentiality of child and family information according to the confidentiality policy.
10. Communicate and collaborate effectively with other staff members and parents.
11. Ensure formulas and/or baby food for infants are on site as needed for enrolled Early Head Start classrooms.
12. Prepare cultural food and/or introduce cultural foods to enhance a culturally enriched environment.
13. Maintain a daily health & safety checklist in an organized binder.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Custodian:
1. Sweep and mop all tile floors and vacuum all carpeted floors daily.
2. Clean and disinfect all sinks (bathroom and classroom), toilets, and door handles, empty all wastebaskets, and put in new liners daily.
3. Safety check yard for garbage, glass, animal feces, thorny plants, and mushrooms. Also check climbing equipment, toys, fence, etc., for any hazards daily.
4. Wash all chairs, child furniture and play equipment weekly.
5. Wash mirrors weekly (more often if needed).
6. Spot clean carpets as needed weekly.
7. Shampoo carpets; wash all glass doors & windows, clean walls of dust and dirt monthly or as needed.
8. Clean ovens and window coverings semi-annually.
9. Maintain a daily health & safety checklist in an organized binder.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G3: Highschool diploma or GED with one year of job specified experience.
2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of basic nutrition requirements of children and be able to plan appropriate meals.
2. Ability to keep accurate records and to complete the basic math task necessary for accurate record keeping.
3. Ability to communicate well with staff members, children, and parents.
4. Familiarity with the cultures and traditions of the local tribes.
5. Knowledge of necessary precautions when dealing with cleaning chemicals and supplies.
6. Ability to use initiative in the completion of tasks.
7. Must have a current food handler's permit.
8. Must provide documentation of a pre-employment and annual health screening showing that the employee is free of communicable diseases and is physically capable of doing the job.
9. Must provide pre-employment and annual documentation of a negative TB test or chest x-ray.
10. Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of immunization or immunity for all currently recommended childhood immunizations. If an employee is missing the required immunizations, they must be completed within six months of hire.
11. Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of receiving Hepatitis B vaccine. The entire series of Hepatitis B immunizations must be completed within six months of hire.
12. Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of enrollment in a course of current certification in Infant & Child, Pediatric, Community, or Universal First Aid and CPR. Must provide First Aid and CPR certificates within three months of hire. Must maintain valid First Aid and CPR cards during duration of employment.
13. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture, and values.
Other Qualifications
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage.
6. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
7. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
8. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.