Head Start Kitchen Specialist

HRCap, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Birthday leave

Official Break Pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

75% health insurance premium coverage

Retirement plan 403(b) with match

Pre-tax premium deductions via Section

Job summary

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) in Newport News, VA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support Head Start meal services. You will transport and heat food, follow state guidelines, and assist the cook with meal prep while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen.

Requires 2 years in food service, High School or GED, and a VA Driver's License; certification within 90 days is expected. Benefits include paid time off, health coverage, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Food Service.
• High School education or GED.
• Food Service Manager Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Reliable transportation and VA Driver's License.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and tasks.
• Comfortable with use of email and technology.
• Flexible location assignments and team-oriented work.

Responsibilities

• Transport foods to classrooms in Head Start centers to provide meals.
• Heat up food in microwave when necessary.
• Follow USDA guidelines and Virginia Health Regulations.
• Interact with staff, students and families in a friendly manner.
• Assist cook with meal prep: slicing, panning, bagging, labeling, packaging.
• Washes dishes, silverware, and pots daily per health regulations.
• Complete weekly inventory and maintain FIFO supplies.
• Store food and supplies per kitchen policy and USDA/VA rules.
• Dispose of expired items and log waste.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and sanitary.
• Communicate menu/inventory issues with Nutrition Manager; adjust as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Email usage

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Email

Job description

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) in Newport News, VA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support Head Start meal services. You will transport and heat food, follow state guidelines, and assist the cook with meal prep while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen.

Requires 2 years in food service, High School or GED, and a VA Driver's License; certification within 90 days is expected. Benefits include paid time off, health coverage, and a retirement plan.