Cook - Head Start

Full Time, 5 days 40 hrs/wk, Start 9/7/10. Min qualifications: HS diploma, 1 year experience cooking for groups and working with preschool aged children. Knowledge of CACFP guidelines is a plus.

Job duties include but are not limited to, leading the preparation of the daily breakfasts and lunches; completing accurate and detailed recipes; developing weekly food and food services supplies purchasing list; maintaining a file of all menus, food planning records, purchasing invoices, and recipes.

Knowledge of basic nutrition and good food preparation skills; good mathematical skills and basic computer skills; good organization skills; good interpersonal skills and ability to routinely lift 50 lbs., bend, twist, stoop and run after children.

Offer is contingent upon results of a post-offer health exam, including a TB test to declare free from communicable disease. As required by contract, periodic re-testing for communicable disease will be scheduled throughout employment.

Offer is also contingent upon the results of a criminal offender information record check and, possibly, fingerprinting. Must be successfully enrolled in Oregon's Child Care Criminal History Registry.

Send letter of interest and resume to Kimie Ueoka, Health and Nutrition Coordinator, Neighborhood House, Inc., 7780 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, [email protected], or fax to (503)-245-2819. Position closes 9-1-10. EEO.