Head Start Cook: Nutritious Meals, CACFP, PTO, 403B

Blueprints; Donora (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

403B

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

IRS mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Blueprints is hiring a Head Start Cook for our Donora location to prepare and serve nutritious meals in CACFP compliance while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen. You will plan food quantities, order supplies, cook meals, monitor temperatures, accommodate dietary needs, and complete CACFP records.

The role also supports staff training and community outreach. The position emphasizes regular attendance, participation in required meetings, and collaboration with Blueprints service areas to support

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals under CACFP guidelines.
• Ability to plan food quantities and monitor temperatures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for Head Start program.
• Plan food quantities and order supplies.
• Prepare and cook meals and monitor temperatures.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, classrooms, entryways and restrooms.
• Support staff training and community outreach efforts.
• Complete CACFP records and documentation.

Skills

CACFP compliance

Food safety

Meal planning

Sanitation

Job description

Blueprints is hiring a Head Start Cook for our Donora location to prepare and serve nutritious meals in CACFP compliance while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen. You will plan food quantities, order supplies, cook meals, monitor temperatures, accommodate dietary needs, and complete CACFP records.

The role also supports staff training and community outreach. The position emphasizes regular attendance, participation in required meetings, and collaboration with Blueprints service areas to support