Early Head Start Kitchen Worker

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

Early Head Start Kitchen Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924575

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Length of Position: Permanent

Type of Benefits: Full

Months per year: 12

Number of hours per week: 37.50

Number of days per week: 5

State Salary Schedule: No

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

• To assist in implementing the nutrition program.
• To maintain the cleanliness of the center’s food preparation and serving areas.

• To promote the health and nutrition of the children.
• To meet health, nutrition, and safety requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities: Performance Indicators

• Kitchen duties
  • Assist the nutrition coordinator in carrying out the nutritional program for the activities of the class day, field trips, parent training sessions, nutritional experiences, etc.
  • Serve food in a safe and sanitary method from catered containers to carts for each classroom, and deliver food from kitchen to classrooms.
  • Ensure that dishes and utensils are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after use.
  • Perform daily custodial maintenance of center facilities as assigned, including monitoring gauges and thermometers of equipment.
  • Assist in maintaining adequate kitchen and custodial supplies and equipment.
  • Keep kitchen and custodial supplies in order.
  • Monitor menus and make adjustments as necessary for children with allergies and special diets.
• Written Documentation & Misc.
  • Assure/assist in general maintenance and security of facility.
  • Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
  • Report meal counts and other documentation to appropriate persons.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 of time, walk up and down stairs, carrying items if necessary, sweep and mop floors and clean facilities on a daily basis

Position Type: Full-time (12 month)

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Karey Dulaney , Director
• Head Start
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]