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Child Parent Centers Inc.

Lead Cook

Tucson, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $15.48
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

paid leave
Dental Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Health reimbursement arrangements
health savings accounts
PPO medical plans
Vision Insurance
Supplemental life coverage
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Child-Parent Centers, Inc. is a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, and family support services across the Tucson, Arizona area. With a strong commitment to nurturing and empowering young children and their families, the organization operates multiple Head Start centers designed to promote school readiness, healthy development, and family engagement. Child-Parent Centers prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages educational growth, wellness, and community involvement, making it a trusted leader in early childhood development services in the region.

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Job Requirements

  • Ability to travel to and from various sites in private vehicle as needed
  • Provide proof of immunizations including MMR, Tdap, and clear Tuberculosis self-assessment
  • Able to pass company paid physical exam prior to starting work
  • Able to pass a criminal background check
  • Must be able to prove right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form
  • Possess or have ability to possess and keep current certification in First Aid/CPR including infants and children
  • Must be able to obtain State of Arizona Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handlers Class within one month of employment

Job Qualifications

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and excellent driving record
  • Prior experience in food service activities including meal preparation, scheduling, food handling, inventory, ordering, and compliance with CACFP
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date

Job Duties

  • Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks using cycle menus that comply with Child and Adult Care Food Program and Head Start guidelines
  • Post menus and advise center staff of proposed changes
  • Plan meals for 100-120 children, calculate food requirements, and order food from vendor using centralized ordering system
  • Prepare quantity of food to meet CACFP and Head Start standards
  • Maintain entire kitchen to meet sanitation requirements
  • Demonstrate sanitary practices in relation to preparation of food and personal hygiene
  • Supply food related to cycle menu for nutritional experiences in the classroom
  • Provide nutrition information and/or nutrition experiences for parents
  • Prepare, deliver and pick up food carts
  • Use proper method in storage and handling of food
  • Participate in developing Accommodation/Special Care Plans for children requiring special diets
  • Purchase and prepare meals for children requiring special diets
  • Supervise assigned cook assistant staff
  • Maintain daily inventory of food and supplies
  • Complete and submit kitchen/disposable supplies order forms
  • Maintain inventory of kitchen appliances and equipment
  • Maintain daily records of meals served and submit monthly CACFP reports
  • Receive and process food orders and related paperwork
  • Lead and implement food services program and coordinate staff
  • Recruit, train and support volunteers and substitutes
  • Work cooperatively with center team and communicate daily
  • Understand and model agency’s vision, mission and philosophy
  • Demonstrate approachability, ownership, accountability, and lifelong learning
  • Use agency’s communication and problem-solving approaches
  • Maintain professional behavior and relationships
  • Use agency systems and technologies
  • Maintain high attendance
  • Recognize children’s safety as first responsibility
  • Implement policies to safeguard confidential information
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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