HEAD START COOK

Purpose

Are you seeking more than a paycheck YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude.

Whether you are coming from a job where travel is mandatory, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the JeffCo community.

We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you can stay put, spend more time with family, and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges.

We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.

Jefferson County is currently hiring a Head Start C ook . This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges.

We are seeking a game changer, someone who loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge with those they work with.

Head Start is a no cost, comprehensive, child-focused and family-centered preschool program for children ages 3-5. A range of individualized services in the areas of education, early childhood development, medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, family support, and parent education and training provided to children and families.

The Head Start C ook reports to the Nutritionist and is responsible for facilitating the from-scratch preparation of whole, fresh, delicious and nourishing foods, while maintaining a harmonious, clean, safe and orderly work environment.

This position is responsible for coordinating, together with the S ous C hef , the daily tasks of the Arvada-site kitchen, including meeting with the Nutritionist to review menu plans and developing daily project lists for a team of part-time kitchen aides that will be coordinated by the S ous C hef.

This includes training and collaboratively coordinating kitchen aides to ensure the efficient and proper delivery of food to approximately 400 Head Start children per day across two locations.

This position is also responsible for partnering with the S ous C hef to ensure proper meal service records are kept, such as production records, cleaning lists, and food temperature records.

This is a full time position, with full time work over the summer. Generally no weekends or evenings; hours are typically 6 : 00 am to 2 : 30 pm.

Comprehensive benefits include paid time off, paid holidays off, medical / dental / vision insurance, retirement, and $2,000 annual tuition reimbursement.

Together with the S ous C hef , coordinat ing all daily kitchen activities , including communicating a daily plan of action , following up with kitchen staff to ensure established job duties and policies are being followed , collaborating with the Nutritionist to develop team building activities and reviewing weekly menus and production records.

Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum Qualifications : 2 years experience Preferred Qualifications School food or industrial food service experience required.

1 year of supervisory experience Skills, qualities and attributes that will lead to success in this role include : Demonstrated ability to design and modify recipes to accommodate and expand children's palates Experience in utilizing leadership practices and qualities, including peer leadership, team leadership, and collaboration Successful experience training and teaching individuals who have minimal cooking experience Strong communication skills for varying audiences Ability to collaborate with kitchen staff, nutritionist, and various other stakeholders Additional Job Description : Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.

Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role.

These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step. The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen / interview.

The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements;

not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview. Employee Total Rewards and Benefits

Working at Jefferson County Government provides much more than a paycheck.

Flexible schedules assist in your work / life balance, in-house fitness centers keep you strong, and matching retirement helps you plan for your future.

A wide variety of great benefit opportunities helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle in balance with a generous leave & holiday schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that thrives on innovation and collaboration, and where being a leader doesnt require an official title.

A career with Jefferson County will not only allow you to serve our community in a positive, customer-focused way, it will also give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those living in and enjoying all that Jeffco has to offer.

Jeffco provides exciting benefits like flextime, remote work opportunities, a four-day business week, and a commitment to growing and developing its employees.

• Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.
• Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role.

These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step.

• The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen / interview.
• The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements;

not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview.

If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application.

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Once you have created a Candidate profile, you'll be able to set up job interest alerts! This means you would be the first to know when we post a position that matches your desired role!