Head Start Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Training

Bvcapheadstart; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BVCAP Head Start is seeking a dependable kitchen team member to prepare and serve nutritious meals across Head Start sites. You will follow Department of Health rules, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and standard recipes to produce age-appropriate meals.

Responsibilities include assembling food, maintaining sanitation, managing inventory, delivering meals, and supporting staff training. A high school diploma is required; some centers prefer an associate degree; CPR/First Aid and food

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; an associate degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale food production.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of inventory systems.
• Driver license preferred in some centers.
• Food handler's card required before employment.
• Ability to obtain manager certification/food handler’s card within 90 days.
• CPR & First Aid certification required within 30 days.
• Position contingent on successful federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assembles food, dishes, utensils, and supplies for timely meal prep.
• Prepares high-quality nutritional food in quantity per program guidance.
• Follows standardized recipes and health standards for safety.
• Ensures proper food temperatures and sanitary kitchen areas.
• Washes dishes and utensils using approved sanitation methods.
• Delivers meals to classrooms as assigned.
• Orders and maintains supplies; receives vendor orders accurately.
• Maintains food inventories and reconciles meal services monthly.
• Assists with menu planning and staff training.

Skills

Large-scale food production

Sanitation and safety procedures

Inventory systems knowledge

Problem solving

Driver license preferred

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

BVCAP Head Start is seeking a dependable kitchen team member to prepare and serve nutritious meals across Head Start sites. You will follow Department of Health rules, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and standard recipes to produce age-appropriate meals.

Responsibilities include assembling food, maintaining sanitation, managing inventory, delivering meals, and supporting staff training. A high school diploma is required; some centers prefer an associate degree; CPR/First Aid and food