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CITY OF COLTON COMMUNITY CHILD CARE COOK DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the Community Child Care Site Supervisor and Assistant Site Supervisor, provides nutritious daily meals and snacks to child care clients at selected Colton Community Child Care sites. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Prepare nutritious meals and snacks • Prepare meals and snacks for special diets. • Store food in appropriate locations and containers. • Maintain an inventory of on-site food and food -related equipment and supplies. • Utilize inventory to determine food, equipment and supplies to be purchased. • Maintain food service facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. • Maintain the kitchen and eating area in an efficient and safe manner. • Attend staff meetings and In-service Training meetings as required. • May organize and direct the work of other food service employees and volunteer helpers. • Interact with staff and children on a daily basis. • Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 pounds. Work requires standing on feet for prolonged periods and good manual dexterity. Employees may also be required to have skin contact with detergents, abrasives and cleaning solvents and disinfectants. Exposure to potentially hazardous kitchen equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Any combination or education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Community Child care cook. At least six months experience in food handling, quantity cooking and general food preparation in a group setting such as a school, senior citizen program, day-care facility, or hospital. High School diploma or equivalent is required. License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License. Possession of a valid state approved food handlers permit. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: Knowledee of: Federal, State, and local regulations regarding food quality, work safety, and sanitation. Modern methods of cooking, preparing and serving food. Principles of sanitation including health and safety practices and proper cleaning methods. Basic mathematics including weights and measures.