Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Porter-Leath is a well-established community-based organization with a rich history of supporting children and families through various programs focused on health, education, and family strengthening services. Renowned for its commitment to delivering quality care and resources, Porter-Leath operates as a non-profit entity dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable populations, particularly young children and their families. The organization is deeply involved in providing critical early childhood education and nutritional services, adhering to the highest standards set by governmental and accrediting bodies such as Head Start, NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, and Tennessee Day Care licensing. Within this supportive environment, the role of... Show More
Job Requirements
- HSD or GED is required
- Minimum 4 years of cooking experience with the ability to cook following recipes and menus
- Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality/objectivity
- Ability to work a heavy workload, under pressure of conflicting deadlines and competing needs
- Ability to work as a team player
Job Qualifications
- HSD or GED is required
- Minimum 4 years of cooking experience with the ability to cook following recipes and menus
- Previous leadership experience is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Health Department standards regarding food preparation, food storage and cleanliness
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure of conflicting deadlines
- Ability to work as a team player
Job Duties
- Perform according to the standards set forth by Head Start, NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care licensing and Porter-Leath while performing duties within the kitchen and the center
- Perform and serve meals according to menu, special dietary needs, in quantities of persons to be served in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances
- Complete food and kitchen supply ordering in a timely manner taking into account the program budget
- Monitor point of service meals for CACFP and USDA compliance
- Monitor database entries for daily meals served prior to submitting end of the month claims
- Maintain and regularly update inventory of all food supplies and equipment
- Report kitchen information to various supervising bodies
- Comply with all Health department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage and cleanliness
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area to include washing dishes, cleaning counters and equipment, sweeping and mopping
- Maintain logs, receipts and documentation so that information is maintained and readily researchable
- Teach proper cooking skills to families/students as necessary
- Perform duties as a role model to clients and staff
- Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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