Head Start Nutrition Cook - Dietitian-Approved CACFP Meals

KIOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiowa Tribe Head Start in Lawton, OK is seeking a Kitchen/Meal Prep role to prepare nutritionally balanced, dietitian-approved meals for Head Start children, families and staff, following CACFP guidelines and reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining a sanitary kitchen, ensuring policy compliance, ordering food, preparing daily meals, and keeping CACFP records. A dietitian-approved six-week menu cycle and cooperation with classroom teachers are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion in culinary arts or a minimum of two years experience in food preparation with food handler's certificate.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledgeable in USDA CACFP reimbursement reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and food service environment.
• Comply with food service and environmental health policies and procedures.
• Abide by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Kiowa Tribe policies.
• Order/purchase food for meal preparation.
• Prepare daily meals and snacks for center-based children.
• Maintain daily CACFP reimbursement records.

Skills

Food service experience

CACFP knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Culinary arts certificate

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food Handler's Certification

Job description

Kiowa Tribe Head Start in Lawton, OK is seeking a Kitchen/Meal Prep role to prepare nutritionally balanced, dietitian-approved meals for Head Start children, families and staff, following CACFP guidelines and reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining a sanitary kitchen, ensuring policy compliance, ordering food, preparing daily meals, and keeping CACFP records. A dietitian-approved six-week menu cycle and cooperation with classroom teachers are required.