Head Start Kitchen Lead - Full-Time Culinary Staff

Waccamaw Eoc Conway; Freemont (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council in Conway, SC, seeks a Head Start Culinary Staff (FT) to prepare and serve meals per approved menus, while keeping the kitchen clean and safe. The role requires experience in food prep and the ability to pass background and health checks in a child-care setting.

The position supports daily operations under supervision, attends trainings, and ensures compliance with safety standards and federal Head Start requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years’ experience in food preparation.
• Must pass SLED/FBI criminal background check.
• Must pass a Central Registry Check.
• Must pass a drug screening and Staff Health Assessment for Caring for Children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to approved menus.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area in sanitary condition daily.
• Maintain equipment and utensils in orderly sanitary condition.
• Assist with records, meal counts, and food orders in absence of Cafeteria Supervisor.
• Attend trainings and follow professional development plan.
• Demonstrate safe operation of equipment; follow state and federal guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned within guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council in Conway, SC, seeks a Head Start Culinary Staff (FT) to prepare and serve meals per approved menus, while keeping the kitchen clean and safe. The role requires experience in food prep and the ability to pass background and health checks in a child-care setting.

The position supports daily operations under supervision, attends trainings, and ensures compliance with safety standards and federal Head Start requirements.