Head Start Nutrition Kitchen Lead

Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City & OK/CN Counties, Inc.; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City & OK/CN Counties, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen/Nutrition Assistant for its Head Start program.

The role oversees daily kitchen operations, prepares nutritious meals, and ensures compliance with USDA requirements for program-eligible preschool children. The position collaborates with staff and parents to integrate nutrition education into the curriculum, maintaining sanitary facilities and accurate meal records.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Food Handler’s permit required.
• Fingerprinting and background checks required by state and funding source.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum two years of paid experience in food preparation.
• Ability to consistently meet all established Work Environment standards.
• Willingness to attend continued career field training to stay updated on best practices
• Experience working with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, and supplements) in proper, waste-free quantities.
• Develops and maintains cycle menus in accordance with USDA standards.
• Collaborates with center staff and volunteers to integrate nutrition education into the curriculum.
• Maintains kitchen equipment and workspace in clean, sanitary, and safe conditions.
• Maintains records of meal participation, inventory, vendor purchases, and USDA commodities.
• Uses KidKare software for inventory and meal tracking.
• Performs other Head Start/Early Head Start duties as required.
• This position requires frequent travel to off-site locations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

KidKare software

Job description

Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City & OK/CN Counties, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen/Nutrition Assistant for its Head Start program.

The role oversees daily kitchen operations, prepares nutritious meals, and ensures compliance with USDA requirements for program-eligible preschool children. The position collaborates with staff and parents to integrate nutrition education into the curriculum, maintaining sanitary facilities and accurate meal records.