Head Start Cook

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Head Start is seeking a dedicated cook to manage the overall food service, orderings, and meal preparation for children. You will follow established procedures while providing nutrition education and supporting staff and volunteers in a daycare setting.

The role requires preparing nutritious meals in large quantities, maintaining CACFP records, ensuring kitchen sanitation, and participating in menu planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Driver's License is required.
• ServSafe certification should be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Ability to cook and prep meals for large groups.
• Experience with CACFP guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals within menu requirements.
• Maintain accurate CACFP records and production logs.
• Provide guidance to food service volunteers.
• Communicate children's dietary needs to staff.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area equipment and supplies.
• Conduct kitchen inventory and monitor meal quantities.
• Complete production records for each meal.
• Participate in menu planning and nutrition education with families.
• Attend center staff meetings and maintain sanitary prep areas.
• Complete and document weekly/monthly cleaning duties.
• Plan two food activities per month with teacher input.
• Plan daily nutrition education sessions with children.
• Develop weekly grocery lists and purchase items not ordered via vendor.
• Maintain confidentiality of children's files and health information.

Skills

Team player

Nutrition education

Food service

Meal 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 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 40 hour per week position.