Head Start Nutrition & Meal Prep Aide

HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION, INC; Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. is seeking an HS Nutrition Aide I to assist in daily meal production for Head Start programs. You will help prepare nutritious meals, follow CACFP guidelines, and support classroom staff in maintaining child safety during meals.

Responsibilities include menu planning support, purchasing, inventory, and documenting required records. The role requires a positive attitude, reliability, and flexibility within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; some cooking experience.
• Must speak, read and write English; positive attitude toward children and parents.
• Dependable and flexible; willing to accept supervision and adapt to change.
• Must be 21+ with valid Class C driver's license and reliable vehicle; CPR/First Aid within 90 days; Food Handlers Certificate upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and estimate food quantities using CACFP software.
• Purchase supplies and maintain organized records; avoid unnecessary trips.
• Ensure CACFP and labeling requirements are met; safely store food.
• Prepare meals and snacks; record temperatures and maintain sanitary kitchen.
• Maintain inventory; label CN labels; keep kitchen equipment up to date.
• Attend monthly meetings and update special dietary requirements as needed.
• Assist teaching staff with supervision and cooking activities with children.

Skills

English language proficiency

Dependable

Flexible

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cooking ability

Job description

Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. is seeking an HS Nutrition Aide I to assist in daily meal production for Head Start programs. You will help prepare nutritious meals, follow CACFP guidelines, and support classroom staff in maintaining child safety during meals.

Responsibilities include menu planning support, purchasing, inventory, and documenting required records. The role requires a positive attitude, reliability, and flexibility within a team environment.