Full-Production School Kitchen: CACFP Meal Specialist

Child Care Resources Inc; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (80% employer paid)

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Child Care Action Council in Washington state seeks an ECEAP Full Production Food Service worker to prepare meals, maintain CACFP documentation, and keep a clean, compliant kitchen. You will follow safety protocols, handle inventory, and assist with deliveries and recording duties.

Responsibilities include cooking, portioning, labeling, and collaborating with a supervisor to meet production schedules while ensuring dietary needs are respected and records are accurately kept.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a commercial, institutional, school, child care, or high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Ability to read menus, recipes, labels, logs, safety instructions, and written procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use basic email, ordering, or recordkeeping systems as assigned.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, allergen awareness, and prevention of cross-contact, or the ability to learn these requirements promptly.
• Current Washington State Food Worker Card, or ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• Ability to complete required CACFP, ECEAP, food safety, civil rights, and agency training.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion, package, and organize meals and snacks according to menus and production schedules.
• Prepare food and supplies for delivery or distribution to classrooms, ensuring items are complete and ready on schedule.
• Follow CACFP meal-pattern requirements and agency procedures for meal components and documentation.
• Follow procedures for children with food allergies and medical dietary needs, preventing cross-contact.
• Receive, inspect, date, rotate, store, and organize food and supplies using safe storage and FIFO.
• Maintain records and organize documentation for audits and inspections.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, and equipment; clean preparation and storage areas.
• Attend required meetings, training, and professional development.

Skills

Food safety

Recordkeeping

Reading procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Care Action Council in Washington state seeks an ECEAP Full Production Food Service worker to prepare meals, maintain CACFP documentation, and keep a clean, compliant kitchen. You will follow safety protocols, handle inventory, and assist with deliveries and recording duties.

Responsibilities include cooking, portioning, labeling, and collaborating with a supervisor to meet production schedules while ensuring dietary needs are respected and records are accurately kept.