Head Start Kitchen Lead (Full-Time)

Waccamaw Eoc Conway; Longs (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council in Conway, SC, is hiring a Head Start Culinary Staff (FT) to prepare and serve meals per approved menus under the Culinary Supervisor. The role requires daily kitchen sanitation, safe operation of equipment, and accurate record-keeping when the supervisor is absent.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of food preparation experience, ability to lift 25 pounds, and pass required background, health, and TB screenings.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years’ experience in food preparation.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Must pass SLED/FBI criminal background check
• Must pass a Central Registry Check
• Must pass a drug screening and Staff Health Assessment
• Must have a Tuberculosis Certification.
• Must communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to approved menus.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area in orderly and sanitary manner on a daily basis.
• Maintain equipment and utensils in orderly and sanitary manner on a daily basis.
• Assist in maintaining records, meal counts and prepare food order lists if Cafeteria Supervisor is not present.
• Attend pre-service and in-service trainings, workshops, etc. as directed and follow an individual professional development plan.
• Demonstrates good safety habits when operating equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned within state and federal guidelines.

Skills

Food prep experience

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Effective communication with children,

Background check clearance readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council in Conway, SC, is hiring a Head Start Culinary Staff (FT) to prepare and serve meals per approved menus under the Culinary Supervisor. The role requires daily kitchen sanitation, safe operation of equipment, and accurate record-keeping when the supervisor is absent.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of food preparation experience, ability to lift 25 pounds, and pass required background, health, and TB screenings.