Head Start Kitchen Assistant - Nourish Kids and Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

Save the Children in Jennings, LA is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will assist in ordering, preparing, serving, and documenting meals and snacks for children, following menus and USDA/CACFP standards.

The role involves kitchen operations, inventory control, transporting meals to satellite sites, and maintaining a clean, safe environment in line with health codes. Strong English, teamwork, and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least two years in related food service.
• Experience in a food service environment.
• Teamwork and customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following CACFP/USDA Head Start standards.
• Assist in ordering, preparing, serving, and documenting meals and snacks.
• Help manage kitchen inventory and cost controls.
• Transport meals safely to satellite Head Start sites.
• Ensure health, safety, and food safety regulations are followed.
• Attend required program meetings and maintain records.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Save the Children in Jennings, LA is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will assist in ordering, preparing, serving, and documenting meals and snacks for children, following menus and USDA/CACFP standards.

The role involves kitchen operations, inventory control, transporting meals to satellite sites, and maintaining a clean, safe environment in line with health codes. Strong English, teamwork, and reliability are essential.