Head Start Cook

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency; Salisbury (MO); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 39,950,000; Part time

Job summary

Salisbury Head Start is seeking a Cook to manage food service, ordering, and meal prep in a center setting. You will follow established procedures and provide nutrition education to families and children, while ensuring CACFP compliance.

The role involves supervising volunteers, contributing to menu planning, and maintaining safe kitchen operations. A 30-hour work week, with a requirement to obtain ServSafe certification within two years of hire, is included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Driver's License required.
• Pass the ServSafe certification class within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals in large quantities per menu and recipes.
• Maintain accurate CACFP records.
• Provide guidance to food service volunteers.
• Share information with staff about children’s dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and supplies, and conduct inventory.
• Complete production records for each meal to meet nutrition guidelines.
• Participate in annual menu planning and nutrition education with families.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary food prep area and complete cleaning duties.
• Develop weekly grocery list and purchase items not available via vendor.

Skills

Nutrition education

Volunteer supervision

Menu planning

Food preparation

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 Salisbury 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.