Children's Programs Cook - Full-time / Part-time

ABOUT FRIENDLY HOUSE: Friendly House, a non-profit neighborhood center and social service organization, promotes the interdependence of people from all walks of life to meet educational, recreational and human-service needs in the Portland Metropolitan area. Friendly House creates opportunities for people of all income and age groups to increase social capital, which we define as the bonds that encourage mutually beneficial support. We operate two major programs in Northwest Portland: Community Services and Children’s Programs. Founded in 1930, the organization has remained true to its settlement house roots, giving special attention to the needs of people facing extraordinary challenges, including children, low-income families, older adults and LGBT older adults, to assure their inclusion in the fabric of society.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION: The Children’s Programs Cook is an essential person to providing high-quality and engaging Children’s Programs. He or she provides menu-planning, shopping, meal preparation, and clean-up services for both of our Preschool and After School programs. The cook will prepare breakfast, lunch, and two snacks for 40 preschool students, afterschool snack for 120 elementary-aged afterschool students, and two snacks for 45 elementary-aged summer campers. The cook must be able to quickly learn and track meal preparation and sanitation guidelines as detailed by Childcare Licensing regulations and CACFP (Child and Adult Food Program). This position requires creativity, attention to detail, ability to be flexible, and enthusiasm for children. The cook will be covering teacher lunch breaks and spending some time with students daily. This position is full-time and year-round – 35 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours per week during summer months, with the option to pick up additional responsibilities with Summer Day Camp and retain a 35-hour-week schedule year-round.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• With consultation of staff and supervisor, develop a six-week menu cycle for preschool meals and snacks and a four-week menu cycle for afterschool and summer camp snacks. Adjust as needed with feedback from staff.
• Order, purchase, transport and put away all food products for children’s program.
• Maintain all paperwork associated with CACFP guidelines.
• Attend regular CACFP and other food, sanitation, and nutrition trainings.
• Preparation, set-up and clean-up after meals and snacks.
• Clean and sanitize Brentano building and Crawford building kitchens daily.
• Model positive and appropriate interactions with children and adults.
• Cover breaks for children’s programs staff as scheduled.
• Maintain open and professional communication with staff members.
• Contribute toward Friendly House’s goal of building community in NW Portland.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: · Must receive at least 15 hours of professional development per year—attend trainings identified by supervisor. · Prepare and purchase snacks for monthly all-staff meeting and board meeting. · Attend annual Friendly House retreat and other Friendly House meetings and activities as assigned. · Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience cooking for groups.
• A current Driver’s License and car insurance.
• A current Food Handlers Card or be able to obtain within one week of hire.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Enrolled in the criminal history registry.
• Physical requirements, must be able to:
  • routinely lift 50 pounds,
  • bend, stoop, twist and sit on the floor with children, and run after children.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google programs (Gmail and Drive).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· At least one year of experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.

· Experience with record-keeping.

· Experience with CACFP Requirements.

COMPENSATION: Our compensation package is designed to provide a living wage, improve your skills, and improve your health and well-being. Starting hourly wage is $12.25 per hour. This position is eligible for medical, dental, and retirement benefits as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday time after a successful evaluation period. Our professional development budget pays for $75 per employee per year in trainings, workshops, and conferences. A membership to the Friendly House Community Recreation and Education program is given to all staff members.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Friendly House, Inc. to treat all people with dignity and respect. The agency prohibits discrimination based upon race, sex, religion, creed, color, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military service, veteran status, housing status, familial status, source of income, political affiliation, union affiliation, physical disability, mental disability or other protected status in accordance with applicable law. In addition, we shall not discriminate against minority-owned, women-owned or emerging small business.

COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. EMAIL TO ilombardozzi@friendlyhouseinc.org WITH “CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS COOK” IN THE SUBJECT LINE. FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE GO TO: http://www.friendlyhouseinc.org/about-us/employment-information/

ABOUT FRIENDLY HOUSE CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Friendly House proudly welcomes a diverse group of families thanks to our sliding scale pricing and full scholarships for eligible families. Our Preschool is one of our oldest programs at Friendly House, dating back to the 1940s, and is deeply rooted in and respected by the community. For decades, we have provided a half-day, educational preschool experience for a diverse group of children, ages 3–5. For the 2017–18 school year, we are pleased to announce the opening of our full-day, year-round Preschool program to support working families. Our philosophy is based on the belief that children need an individualized early childhood education program to grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. We have a strong inclusion policy and support children with a variety of learning needs. Our After School program has partnered with Chapman Elementary School since 1982 to provide high-quality, engaging, and supportive out-of-school programming, now serving up to 150 students. We provide structured homework time and activity choices with a carefully planned curriculum; activity choices may include cooking, messy art, leaf gathering and rubbings, or a game of floor hockey in our full-sized gym. Our After School staff are trained in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), providing students with a supportive, safe, and thoughtful environment in which to learn and play. Summer Day Camp serves school-age children from throughout Portland all day during the summer months with weekly themes, field trips, and swimming lessons. Updated July 2017