Head Start Nutrition Cook

Kiowa Tribe; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiowa Tribe Head Start Lawton, OK is seeking a Head Start Cook to prepare balanced, CACFP-compliant meals and snacks for children, families and staff. The role requires following federal, state and tribal policies and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.

Responsibilities include ordering food, preparing meals, documenting CACFP reimbursements and collaborating with classroom teachers on a six-week menu cycle. A culinary arts certificate or two years in food prep is preferred, plus a valid food

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion in culinary arts or a minimum of two years experience in food preparation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledgeable in USDA CACFP reimbursement reporting.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and food service environment.
• Comply with food service and environmental health policies and procedures.
• Order/purchase food necessary for meal preparation.
• Prepare daily meals and/or snacks for center-based children.
• Maintain daily record keeping for USDA CACFP reimbursement program.
• Monthly food experience with center-based children in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Participate in the development of a six-week menu cycle; submitted for approval from a certified dietitian.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food handler's certificate

CACFP knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Culinary arts certificate

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kiowa Tribe Head Start Lawton, OK is seeking a Head Start Cook to prepare balanced, CACFP-compliant meals and snacks for children, families and staff. The role requires following federal, state and tribal policies and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.

Responsibilities include ordering food, preparing meals, documenting CACFP reimbursements and collaborating with classroom teachers on a six-week menu cycle. A culinary arts certificate or two years in food prep is preferred, plus a valid food