Head Start Nutrition Aide: Child-Centric Meal Prep

Hill Country Community Action Association; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

125 Cafeteria Plan

up to 15 paid holidays per year

Sick and vacation leave accrual

Job summary

Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. seeks an HS Nutrition Aide I to professionally prepare child meals and ensure CACFP compliance. The role supports classroom staff, handles food safety and documentation, and assists with special diet requests when advised by medical professionals.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED plus some cooking experience, English proficiency, a valid Class C driver's license, and reliability for a dynamic Head Start program.

Qualifications

• Education/experience: High School Diploma or GED and some cooking experience.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Must have valid Class C driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks for children in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Review menus and determine food quantities with CACFP requirements in mind.
• Purchase approved supplies and keep receipts and purchase summaries.
• Maintain inventory, labels and proper food storage.

Skills

English proficiency

Dependable

Flexible

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food program software

Job description

Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. seeks an HS Nutrition Aide I to professionally prepare child meals and ensure CACFP compliance. The role supports classroom staff, handles food safety and documentation, and assists with special diet requests when advised by medical professionals.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED plus some cooking experience, English proficiency, a valid Class C driver's license, and reliability for a dynamic Head Start program.