Head Start Kitchen Lead — Full-Time, Nutritious Meals

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

13 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

401k retirement plan

HSA

FSA - medical & dependent care

Wellness Program

Job summary

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. in Marshall, MN is seeking a Head Start Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in a safe, clean kitchen. You will support children's health, nutrition, and success daily.

Responsibilities include cooking meals per menus, maintaining records, managing supplies, and helping with recruitment and safety procedures in a childcare setting. This is a full-time, 36-hour/week position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and have experience preparing food in a commercial/institutional setting.
• Preferred: Food Manager Certification
• Preferred: CPR/First Aid Certification and knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals: breakfast, lunch, and snacks following approved menus.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines.
• Meet individual dietary needs and requirements.
• Order groceries and kitchen supplies; maintain inventory.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with licensing.
• Maintain meal counts and food production records; other required documentation.
• Share information about Head Start with families and community members.
• Follow emergency procedures and help maintain a safe environment for children and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Food safety

Professionalism

Community support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. in Marshall, MN is seeking a Head Start Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in a safe, clean kitchen. You will support children's health, nutrition, and success daily.

Responsibilities include cooking meals per menus, maintaining records, managing supplies, and helping with recruitment and safety procedures in a childcare setting. This is a full-time, 36-hour/week position with benefits.