Cafeteria Kitchen Assistant – Weekend & Evening Shifts

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc; Raymondville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc in Texas seeks a kitchen aide to support the Head Start food program. You will assist the cook, prepare menus, serve meals to children, and help maintain sanitation and inventory with attention to mandated portions.

The role requires basic qualifications, ability to follow menus, attend staff training, and flexible hours including weekends or evenings. Local residency preferred and bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have no criminal record or charges pending.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Food Handler's Certificate or have at least two years' experience in quantity cooking.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in preparing the grocery shopping list from agency menus and documenting foodservices program.
• Assist the cook in preparing and serving food and making sure that mandated amounts are served.
• Follow Menus for breakfast, lunch and snack, assuring mandated amounts are served to children.
• Prepare and serve food in an appetizing, colorful way.
• Assist the cook in preparing food related reports inventory, daily menus records, etc.
• Wash the daily dishes, pots and pans.
• Assists the cook in the sanitation of kitchen, seeing that all kitchen equipment, floors and stoves are kept in neat and clean condition.
• Follow the required dress code: 1)Uniform 2)Hair Net 3)Closed Shoes
• When necessary will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops.
• Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success
• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations
• Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc in Texas seeks a kitchen aide to support the Head Start food program. You will assist the cook, prepare menus, serve meals to children, and help maintain sanitation and inventory with attention to mandated portions.

The role requires basic qualifications, ability to follow menus, attend staff training, and flexible hours including weekends or evenings. Local residency preferred and bilingual ability is a plus.