Childcare Center Cook- Payplan

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Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Temporary, Full Time

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Under the general direction of the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center Director (IPCDC), the IPCDC Cook is responsible for the full range of duties associated with the implementation of a daily nutrition program for approximately 170 preschool and school age children and 25 adult caregivers who sit with children during mealtimes. This includes meal and menu planning for breakfast, lunch, snack foods, food supply shopping, ordering, receiving, inventory, food preparation, cooking and dispensing;

clean up, maintenance and organization of equipment; utensils, and work storage areas. Additional planning and preparation is required for children special dietary needs and/or restrictions. Incumbents are responsible for adhering to the requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) including record keeping and compliance with all licensing and public health regulations and the IPCDC meal and children’s program policies and procedures including guidelines for interacting with children.

The incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and services efforts.

• Preparation and Service of Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks:
  Conduct additional planning and preparation for children with special dietary needs and/or restrictions such as allergies or food sensitivities.
• Four Week Menu Cycle Planning:
  Plan for dietary accommodations of various children in different age groups.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
  Document quantities of food served and temperature of foods.
• Kitchen Maintenance:
  Maintain kitchen sanitation, safety measures for food handling that are up to standards with California Food Safe Serve and the requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Isabel Patterson Child Development Center

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

This appointment is for an 11/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 11 months per year and is paid over 12 months.

Cook II - 11/12

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range:
  The hiring range for this position is $3,296 (Step #1) - $3,940 (Step #10) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range:
  The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,296 (Step #1) - $4,615 (Step #18) per month.

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