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Luzerne County Head Start; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with agency

Paid time off

Education/Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start is seeking a dedicated food service preparer for a full-time, school-year role (August–June) with summers off. You will prepare nutritious meals for children and staff per Head Start guidelines, while ensuring safe food storage and cleanliness in a supportive classroom environment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and at least two years of institutional food service experience. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered along with comprehensive fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience in institutional food service preparation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for children and staff according to a pre-arranged menu meeting the needs of each child.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper food storage and preparation per Head Start standards.
• Participate in nutrition education activities with teaching staff.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Nutrition & Meal Prep

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Two Years’ Experience in Food Service Preparation in an institutional setting

Responsibilities/Duties:

Prepare nutritious and attractive meals for children and staff according to a pre-arranged menu which meets the nutritional needs of each child as specified by the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Head Start.

Participate in nutrition education activities with the teaching staff and maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness, proper food storage and preparation as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards.

Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment

Luzerne County Head Start requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal regulations. Proof of education is required to meet the qualifications for the position.

Hours & Salary

Full Time, school year positions- 37.5 hrs/wk
Working a school schedule August-June annually, with an established summer break between school years
Rate of Pay: $15.73/hr.

$500 Sign-On Bonus!

Fringe Benefits

HEALTH INSURANCE– Two health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family. Low-cost Geisinger medical plan options that includes a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics. Coverage begins after 60 days.
RETIREMENT PLAN – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option
PAID Life Insurance (1x annual salary)
PAID Long Term Disability Insurance
PAID Sick Time – Accrues up to 65 working days
PAID Personal Time – 3 days/school year
PAID Holidays immediately – 18 days during the regular school year, including extended break between Christmas-New Year
PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year
PAID Training Opportunities
Flexible Benefits – Pre-Tax Medical/ Dependent Care Spending
... and much more!

Our employees...
...receive attractive salaries and unique career opportunities;
...do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving;
...enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives; and
...work in an environment of professional respect.