Head Start Nutrition & Meal Prep Aide

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Family-Friendly Workplace

Positive Team Culture

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support Head Start meal operations in Branson. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring food safety, and helping organize kitchen tasks for children and staff.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, year-round, with benefits including PTO, health insurance, and a positive team culture. Starting pay is $17.03 per hour with opportunities to contribute to daily operations.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ability to safely prepare and handle food.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Ability to follow food safety procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to approved menus.
• Monitor meal preparation and food service processes.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen areas.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to meal preparation and service.
• Collaborate with center staff to support daily operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clean & organized work area

Food safety procedures

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support Head Start meal operations in Branson. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring food safety, and helping organize kitchen tasks for children and staff.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, year-round, with benefits including PTO, health insurance, and a positive team culture. Starting pay is $17.03 per hour with opportunities to contribute to daily operations.