Head Start Cook Aide Substitute - Nutrition & Meal Service

Le Jardin Community; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Le Jardin Community is seeking a Cook Aide Substitute for Head Start to oversee meals, nutrition and food handling in multiple centers. You will receive catered meals, prepare and serve nutritious options, and help with nutrition-related activities for children.

Responsibilities include maintaining proper temperatures, following Head Start practices, posting required menus and posters, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Enroll in the Serving Safe Food in Child Care Centers coursework.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive catered food daily and serve meals for breakfast, lunch and snack.
• Assist in classroom with nutrition and meal times.
• Prepare refreshments ensuring meals meet Head Start nutrition standards.
• Ensure cycle menus and special menus are posted and followed.
• Maintain proper food handling temperatures and sanitation.
• Wipe, clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment.
• Check meals accounts weekly and report deficiencies.

Skills

Food safety

Food service

Sanitation

Education

Serving Safe Food in Child Care Centers coursework

Job description

Le Jardin Community is seeking a Cook Aide Substitute for Head Start to oversee meals, nutrition and food handling in multiple centers. You will receive catered meals, prepare and serve nutritious options, and help with nutrition-related activities for children.

Responsibilities include maintaining proper temperatures, following Head Start practices, posting required menus and posters, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation.