Head Start Kitchen Assistant

Wyoming Child and Family Development; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Child and Family Development is seeking a Cook Assistant to support the daily meal preparation for the Center. You will assist the cook, help with meals and snacks, and help maintain health and safety standards per state and program guidelines.

This role requires basic cooking skills, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and strong communication with staff, families and children birth through age 5. A cooperative team player with flexible daily duties is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have basic cooking skills to prepare meals for many children.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Must carry out Wyoming Sanitation Standards for Public Kitchens.
• Must work with families and children birth through age 5.
• Must communicate effectively with staff, children, families and community.
• Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and adapt as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in kitchen operations and meal preparation.
• Set tables and serve meals per planned menu.
• Clean up after meals and maintain a safe kitchen.
• Adhere to health standards and sanitation regulations.
• Attend required training and promote positive relations within the setting.
• Recruit children for the program and support staff as needed.
• May assume cook responsibilities if necessary.

Skills

Basic cooking

Follow directions

Sanitation standards

Stress management

Work with families/children 0-5

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Wyoming Child and Family Development is seeking a Cook Assistant to support the daily meal preparation for the Center. You will assist the cook, help with meals and snacks, and help maintain health and safety standards per state and program guidelines.

This role requires basic cooking skills, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and strong communication with staff, families and children birth through age 5. A cooperative team player with flexible daily duties is essential.