Head Start Cook & Nutrition-Approved Menu Planner

Kiowa Tribe Of Oklahoma; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiowa Tribe Of Oklahoma seeks a dedicated kitchen professional to prepare CACFP-compliant meals for Head Start children, families, and staff at our Lawton center. This role emphasizes safe food handling, menu planning, and accurate record-keeping.

The ideal candidate has culinary training or at least two years of food preparation experience, plus a Food Handler's Certification. Duties include maintaining a sanitary kitchen, ordering supplies, and supporting the six-week menu cycle under a

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion in culinary arts or minimum two years of food preparation experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of CACFP reimbursement reporting.
• Computer literacy.
• Current Food Handler's Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals and snacks for Head Start children.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and food service environment.
• Order and purchase food for meal preparation.
• Maintain daily CACFP reimbursement records.
• Assist in developing a six-week menu cycle and obtain approval from a certified dietitian.

Skills

CACFP reporting

Food preparation

Computer literacy

Education

Culinary arts certificate

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food handler's certificate

Driver's license

Job description

Kiowa Tribe Of Oklahoma seeks a dedicated kitchen professional to prepare CACFP-compliant meals for Head Start children, families, and staff at our Lawton center. This role emphasizes safe food handling, menu planning, and accurate record-keeping.

The ideal candidate has culinary training or at least two years of food preparation experience, plus a Food Handler's Certification. Duties include maintaining a sanitary kitchen, ordering supplies, and supporting the six-week menu cycle under a