This position is a Substitute Cook and is based at the Dongola Head Start in Dongola, Illinois. This position is responsible for the safe preparation and delivery of CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) approved meals to infants, toddlers, and children enrolled in the program.

Job Duties include:

• Prepares meals for children enrolled in the program using provided menus and recipes.
• Completes and submits requisitions for all food and other supplies necessary for food preparation.
• Drives their own vehicle to pick up local supplies as needed (mileage is reimbursed per agency policy).
• Maintains accurate records of monthly food and non-food inventories.
• Unloads food deliveries and stores supplies according to guidelines.
• Submits required paperwork by set deadlines.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen which meets food service sanitation guidelines.
• Makes food substitutions that meet CACFP guidelines as necessary and maintains accurate meal substitution documentation.
• Follows and makes accommodations for special diets and food allergies as needed.
• Attends food service staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Any other duties as requested or assigned to meet the requirements of the Head Start program.

Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled".

• Pay rate of $15.30/hour.
• Mileage reimbursement for local supply pickups.
• Opportunity to work with children and contribute to their nutrition.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification.
• Preferred experience in food service work.
• Ability to prepare meals following provided menus and recipes.
• Strong record-keeping skills for inventory management.
• Knowledge of CACFP guidelines for meal preparation.
• Ability to accommodate special diets and food allergies.