Head Start Cook Aide Substitute — Nutrition & Meals

ADP, Inc.; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Cook Aide Substitute (Head Start) to serve meals that meet nutritional needs for children, including those with dietary accommodations. The role includes assisting in classrooms, preparing nutritious refreshments, and ensuring proper menus and sanitation across centers.

The position requires wearing gloves, hair nets, and following Head Start standards; it also involves traveling between centers as needed and maintaining accurate records of temperatures and deliveries.

Qualifications

• Must enroll and pass Serving Safe Food in Child Care Centers coursework.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive catered food daily and serve meals for breakfast, lunch, and snack.
• Assist in the classroom with nutrition and meal times when appropriate.
• Prepare refreshments meeting Head Start nutrition standards.
• Cook aids must distribute monthly activities and materials to classrooms.
• Ensure cycle menus and special menus are posted and followed.
• Maintain proper food storage, temperatures, and sanitation in kitchen.
• Keep delivery slips and temperature records up to date.

Skills

Food handling

Nutrition knowledge

Teamwork

Public health

Education

Serving Safe Food in Child Care Centers coursework

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Cook Aide Substitute (Head Start) to serve meals that meet nutritional needs for children, including those with dietary accommodations. The role includes assisting in classrooms, preparing nutritious refreshments, and ensuring proper menus and sanitation across centers.

The position requires wearing gloves, hair nets, and following Head Start standards; it also involves traveling between centers as needed and maintaining accurate records of temperatures and deliveries.