Early Head Start Kitchen Assistant — Nutrition & Safety

McDowell County Schools; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

McDowell County Schools Early Head Start in Marion, NC seeks a diligent Kitchen Worker to support daily meal service and food safety in a Head Start program.

You will help implement the nutrition program, keep kitchen and dining areas clean, and assist with allergy accommodations and equipment upkeep.

This is a full-time, 12-month position with 37.5 hours per week, starting immediately, requiring a High School Diploma or GED and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Intermediate computer skills, internet and e-mail
• Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, parents and community resources
• Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, walk stairs, carry items, sweep and mop daily

Responsibilities

• Kitchen duties in support of the nutrition program and class activities
• Serve food safely from catered containers to carts for each classroom and deliver to classrooms
• Ensure dishes and utensils are cleaned and sanitized after use
• Perform daily custodial maintenance of center facilities and monitor equipment gauges
• Maintain kitchen and custodial supplies and keep them in order
• Monitor menus and adjust for allergies and special diets
• Attend meetings and trainings and report meal counts and other documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

McDowell County Schools Early Head Start in Marion, NC seeks a diligent Kitchen Worker to support daily meal service and food safety in a Head Start program.

You will help implement the nutrition program, keep kitchen and dining areas clean, and assist with allergy accommodations and equipment upkeep.

This is a full-time, 12-month position with 37.5 hours per week, starting immediately, requiring a High School Diploma or GED and reliable teamwork.