Head Start Cook

Do you love to cook? Are you a team player? Do you like to work with kids too? We have the job for you! The Higginsville Head Start is looking for a cook!

The Cook is responsible for the overall food service, ordering, and prepping. Following established procedures and guidelines while providing educational support around nutrition.

• Essential Functions:Prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious meals in large quantities within menu requirements, following established recipes• Maintain accurate CACFP recordsProvide guidance to food service volunteers• Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children’s dietary needsMaintain equipment and supplies used in the kitchen and dining area• Conduct kitchen equipment and food inventoryComplete production records for each meal to ensure an adequate amount of food is prepared to meet nutrition guidelines• Monitor and participate in meals served and tooth brushing programParticipate in annual menu planning• Act as nutrition educator, providing nutrition education to familiesParticipate in scheduled center staff meetings• Maintain a clean and sanitary food prep areaComplete and document weekly and monthly cleaning duties• Plan and conduct two food activities a month with the input and support of the teacherPlan and conduct daily nutrition education with children• Pass the ServSafe certification class within two years of hireDevelop weekly grocery list and purchase necessary items that cannot be ordered through the vendor• Maintain confidentiality concerning a child’s files and health needs

High School Diploma or GED requiredDriver's License requiredThis is a 30 hour per week position

Powered by JazzHR