Head Start Cook

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency; Brunswick (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency’s Richmond Head Start is seeking a cook to lead food service, nutrition education, and menu planning. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, maintaining CACFP records, and guiding volunteers in a busy kitchen.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. It is a 30-hour per week on-site role focused on healthy meals and educator support for families and children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Driver's License required.
• This is a 30 hour per week position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious meals in large quantities within menu requirements, following established recipes.
• Maintain accurate CACFP records.
• Provide guidance to food service volunteers.
• Share information with staff concerning the enrolled children’s dietary needs.
• Maintain equipment and supplies used in the kitchen and dining area.
• Complete production records for each meal to meet nutrition guidelines.
• Participate in annual menu planning.
• Act as nutrition educator, providing nutrition education to families.
• Plan and conduct daily nutrition education with children.
• Pass the ServSafe certification class within two years of hire.
• Develop weekly grocery list and purchase necessary items that cannot be ordered through the vendor.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning a child’s files and health needs.

Skills

Food service

Nutrition education

Menu planning

Inventory management

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Do you love to cook? Are you a team player? Do you like to work with kids too? We have the job for you! The Richmond Head Start is looking for a cook!

The Cook is responsible for the overall food service, ordering, and prepping. Following established procedures and guidelines while providing educational support around nutrition.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious meals in large quantities within menu requirements, following established recipes
• Maintain accurate CACFP records
• Provide guidance to food service volunteers
• Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children’s dietary needs
• Maintain equipment and supplies used in the kitchen and dining area
• Conduct kitchen equipment and food inventory
• Complete production records for each meal to ensure an adequate amount of food is prepared to meet nutrition guidelines
• Monitor and participate in meals served and tooth brushing program
• Participate in annual menu planning
• Act as nutrition educator, providing nutrition education to families
• Participate in scheduled center staff meetings
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food prep area
• Complete and document weekly and monthly cleaning duties
• Plan and conduct two food activities a month with the input and support of the teacher
• Plan and conduct daily nutrition education with children
• Pass the ServSafe certification class within two years of hire
• Develop weekly grocery list and purchase necessary items that cannot be ordered through the vendor
• Maintain confidentiality concerning a child’s files and health needs

High School Diploma or GED required
Driver's License required
This is a 30 hour per week position.