Assistant Cook / Food Delivery

Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.; Millen (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) plan with 5% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-term & short-term disability保险

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Career development

Qualifying employer for Public Service

Job summary

ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children's Services) is hiring an Assistant Cook to support the preparation, transportation, and service of nutritious meals for Head Start children in Georgia, following USDA/CACFP guidelines and Head Start standards.

You will help maintain a clean kitchen, ensure on-time meal delivery, assist with inventory and documentation, and collaborate with staff to promote healthy eating in the classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Service: assist in preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks per menus and USDA/CACFP requirements.
• Kitchen Operations & Sanitation: maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas and equipment, follow food safety procedures.
• Inventory & Ordering: help monitor food and supply inventory and receive deliveries.
• Documentation & Compliance: assist in submitting required documentation and review inspection reports.
• Food Transportation: safely transport prepared food between sites while preserving temperature and quality.
• Team Collaboration: coordinate with center staff and participate in trainings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOIN THE ECS4Kids TEAM ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children's Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children's immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through our Head Start program, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Georgia to promote children's well-being. This enables us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Job Type Full-time Description ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children's Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children's immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through our Head Start program, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Georgia to promote children's well-being. This enables us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout the Savannah River Region. ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Career development
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Cook supports the preparation, transportation, and service of nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with USDA/CACFP guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards. This role assists in maintaining kitchen and food service areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, and is responsible for transporting food between assigned sites. The Assistant Cook contributes to the overall goals of the program by promoting healthy eating habits and supporting a collaborative center environment.Key Responsibilities:Meal Preparation & Service

• Assist in preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks according to approved menus and USDA/CACFP requirements.
• Support accommodations for special dietary needs and allergies as directed.
• Ensure timely delivery of meals to classrooms and maintain appropriate portion sizes.

Kitchen Operations & Sanitation

• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Follow food safety procedures including proper food handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Support completion of daily temperature logs and sanitation checklists.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen surfaces daily in accordance with health department standards.

Inventory & Ordering

• Assist in monitoring food and supply inventory.
• Help receive and inspect food deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Maintain stock of milk and paper products.

Documentation & Compliance

• Support accurate recordkeeping of meals served, food temperatures, and inventory.
• Assist in submitting required documentation to the Nutrition Specialist or Center Manager.
• Help review inspection reports and implement corrective actions as needed.

Food Transportation

• Safely transport prepared food between assigned sites while maintaining food safety standards.
• Ensure food is delivered on time and in appropriate containers to preserve temperature and quality

Team Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with center staff to coordinate meal service and classroom needs.
• Participate in staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Support classroom as needed.

(These job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as required.)QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum