Head Start Kitchen Lead & Nutrition Educator

Ozark Action, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Action, Inc. in Missouri seeks a kitchen staffer to provide nutritious meals for Head Start centers and maintain a clean, safe dining and kitchen area.

Responsibilities include purchasing supplies cost-effectively, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to team efforts while developing professional knowledge through training. Applicants should have a HS diploma or HiSET preferred; 60 lb lift capability; Class E CDL within 4 months and CPR/First Aid certification; background check

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HiSET preferred; 1-2 years’ preschool experience may be considered with Director approval.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• CDL Class E required within 4 months of hire; CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritious meals; maintains a clean and safe environment
• Purchases food and kitchen supplies cost-effectively
• Ensures compliance with program regulations and standards
• Contributes to team effort
• Develops professional and technical knowledge through training, workshops, webinars, and professional development
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs

Skills

Food service

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Physical stamina

CPR/First Aid awareness

Education

High School Diploma or HiSET preferred

Job description

Ozark Action, Inc. in Missouri seeks a kitchen staffer to provide nutritious meals for Head Start centers and maintain a clean, safe dining and kitchen area.

Responsibilities include purchasing supplies cost-effectively, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to team efforts while developing professional knowledge through training. Applicants should have a HS diploma or HiSET preferred; 60 lb lift capability; Class E CDL within 4 months and CPR/First Aid certification; background check