Child Nutrition Cook & Meal Service Specialist

Easterseals Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Easterseals Arkansas in Little Rock is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to prepare and serve meals and snacks for children, following established menus and each child's dietary needs.

You will handle food safety, sanitation, and equipment, rotating stock while ensuring freshness. Requires ServSafe or ability to obtain within 90 days, a high school diploma, and reliable transportation. Work hours are 6am–6:30pm Sat/Sun across three facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus minimum of one year in general institutional cooking.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within three facilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to menus and dietary needs.
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh and at proper serving temperatures.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards, including equipment cleaning and storage.
• Follow procedures for safe handling, cooking, and serving of food.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Food safety

Food prep

Timely execution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Easterseals Arkansas in Little Rock is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to prepare and serve meals and snacks for children, following established menus and each child's dietary needs.

You will handle food safety, sanitation, and equipment, rotating stock while ensuring freshness. Requires ServSafe or ability to obtain within 90 days, a high school diploma, and reliable transportation. Work hours are 6am–6:30pm Sat/Sun across three facilities.