Head Start Kitchen Lead: Prep, Delivery & Sanitation

Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA); North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) is seeking Head Start Cooks in California to perform food preparation, delivery, and sanitation tasks at Head Start sites under the program. The role involves preparing meals, assisting with menu planning, and maintaining clean facilities.

Under supervision, you will handle record-keeping, ensure safety compliance, and support on-site operations. The position runs 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and requires a valid local food-handling

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of cook experience or related work with SETA as a temporary/on-call cook/driver.
• Current California Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Current ServSafe Certification is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working as a cook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation for meals and snacks.
• Provide food delivery to Head Start sites and manage pick-up tasks.
• Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation and service facilities.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and storage of food and supplies.

Skills

Food prep

Delivery

Sanitation

Record keeping

Education

ServSafe Certification

California Food Handlers Card

Job description

Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) is seeking Head Start Cooks in California to perform food preparation, delivery, and sanitation tasks at Head Start sites under the program. The role involves preparing meals, assisting with menu planning, and maintaining clean facilities.

Under supervision, you will handle record-keeping, ensure safety compliance, and support on-site operations. The position runs 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and requires a valid local food-handling