Head Start Kitchen Aide – Prepare, Serve & Sanitize

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support cooks with menu planning, food preparation, and serving duties in a Head Start program. You will ensure mandated portions are served and help maintain kitchen cleanliness.

The role requires English proficiency, a valid driver’s license, and food safety certifications or willingness to obtain them. Weekend and evening availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No criminal record or criminal charges pending.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Food Handler's Certificate or have at least two years' experience in quantity cooking (e.g. cook in cafeteria or restaurant).

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in preparing the grocery shopping list from agency menus and documenting foodservices program.
• Assist the cook in preparing and serving food and making sure that mandated amounts are served.
• Follow Menus for breakfast, lunch and snack, assuring mandated amounts are served to children.
• Prepare and serve food in an appetizing, colorful way.
• Assist the cook in preparing food related reports inventory, daily menus records, etc.
• Wash the daily dishes, pots and pans.
• Assists the cook in the sanitation of kitchen, seeing that all kitchen equipment, floors and stoves are kept in neat and clean condition.
• Follow the required dress code: 1)Uniform 2)Hair Net 3)Closed Shoes
• When necessary will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops.
• Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success
• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations
• Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings

Skills

Age requirement

Background check

Driver's license

English language

First Aid/CPR

TB/Physical exam

Food handler cert/quantity cooking exp

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Neighbors In Need Of Services Inc is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support cooks with menu planning, food preparation, and serving duties in a Head Start program. You will ensure mandated portions are served and help maintain kitchen cleanliness.

The role requires English proficiency, a valid driver’s license, and food safety certifications or willingness to obtain them. Weekend and evening availability is expected.