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Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.; Wilkes-Barre, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with agency contribution

Paid life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. seeks a full-time food service worker to prepare nutritious meals for children and staff under a Head Start program. Duties include following a pre-arranged menu, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and participating in nutrition education with staff.

Position runs on a school schedule (August–June) with a summer break; rate of pay is $15.89 per hour and includes a $500 sign-on bonus, plus comprehensive fringe benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and attractive meals for children and staff according to a pre-arranged menu.
• Maintain cleanliness, proper food storage and preparation as outlined in Head Start standards.

Skills

Food preparation

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: $15.89/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.