Head Start Cook & Nutrition Kitchen Lead

Save the Children; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Learning & Growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking a Cook to support Head Start/Early Head Start kitchens. You will prepare and serve meals, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and CACFP standards. You may work across multiple kitchens as needed to support program operations.

You will follow menus, accommodate dietary needs, and maintain confidential information about children and families while delivering safe, high-quality meals to young learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and relevant food service experience.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen operations with safety focus.
• Ability to work with children, families and staff in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following approved menus and dietary needs.
• Maintain records and confidentiality of children and families.
• Oversee inventory, supplies and equipment for food services.
• Ensure food storage and handling complies with safety standards.
• Supervise staff or volunteers as needed and optimize kitchen operations.
• Deliver meals to classrooms and uphold CACFP meal requirements.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen ops

Meal service

Inventory control

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Food service experience

Job description

Save the Children is seeking a Cook to support Head Start/Early Head Start kitchens. You will prepare and serve meals, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and CACFP standards. You may work across multiple kitchens as needed to support program operations.

You will follow menus, accommodate dietary needs, and maintain confidential information about children and families while delivering safe, high-quality meals to young learners.