Cook 1 – Henry County

Division: Research and Sponsored Programs

Department: COE Learning Sciences

Number of hours per week: 40

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Campus:
Other

If other location, please indicate: Henry Co.

Position Number: 047070

Advertised Salary: $15 – $18/hour DOE

Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly

Job
Description

Responsible for meal, snack, and other food preparation and clean up at center based Early Head Start program
serving infants and toddlers. Responsible for all food inventory and nutrition paperwork. Responsible for welfare, health, and safety of all
children. Must demonstrate proper hygiene in food preparation. Prepares food in compliance with approved menus provided by a Registered
Dietician. Requests pre-approval for changes to menus to Health Coordinator before preparing. Makes sure all meals served meet USDA
requirements in size and content. Maintains easily accessible file for children with food allergies. Keeps inventory of nutritional supplies
and submit to Health Coordinator on monthly basis. Maintains cleaning of all food preparation equipment, counter top, stove, refrigerator,
and garbage cans. Occasional duties of cleaning of toys, relieving staff for breaks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
Maintains communication with supervisor and parents. Completes First Aid and Infant CPR training as scheduled. Performs other related duties
as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a minimum of the eighth grade; Experience in food
preparation and nutrition management services. Must meet all required health and safety requirements i.e. physical, tb skin test, safe food
handling requirements, USDA requirements, etc; Knowledge of food safety regulations desired; Must possess a valid TN driver
license.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a
criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a
post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial
transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information
for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system
will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you
provided.

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package
that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and
more.

Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10382

Minimum References Required: 3