Child Care Kitchen & Nutrition Lead

Snhs; Location (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPHR is seeking a capable food service worker to manage daily operations of the center’s meals, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks. You will follow Nutrition Services menus, adapt for dietary needs, and ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness.

The role requires collaboration with families and staff, maintaining records, ordering supplies within budget, and supporting nutrition education activities for children. Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED.
• At least six months quality food service experience.
• Current ServSafe certification or equivalent food service safety and sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for their assigned center(s).
• Adheres to menus provided by the Nutrition Services Specialist and adapts menus for special dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness per state and local health, safety, and sanitation regulations and food safety procedures.
• Maintain records on food purchases and related supplies, and menu production.
• Assist teaching staff in nutrition education activities for preschoolers and infants and toddlers through food ordering, preparation and equipment provisioning.
• Order and store deliveries of food and related kitchen supplies within budget guidelines.
• Travel with valid driver’s license when needed.
• Present professional and positive image as a CAPHR representative.

Skills

Quality food preparation

Cooking basics

Organizational skills

Kitchen safety procedures

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CAPHR is seeking a capable food service worker to manage daily operations of the center’s meals, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks. You will follow Nutrition Services menus, adapt for dietary needs, and ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness.

The role requires collaboration with families and staff, maintaining records, ordering supplies within budget, and supporting nutrition education activities for children. Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are needed.