Head Start Scratch Kitchen Chef - Fresh Nutritious Meals

Jefferson County; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement and more

Job summary

Jefferson County Head Start seeks a dedicated Head Start Chef to lead from-scratch meal preparation for children across five sites, including Arvada. You will train Kitchen Aides, ensure nutrition standards, manage CACFP records, and coordinate meals with supervisors.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, culinary training, CACFP certification, and a valid driver’s license. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; on-site work with occasional heavy lifting and safety duties.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year of work-related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license by hire date.
• Preferred: School food or industrial food service experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Food Handler’s Certification and CACFP certifications; Culinary training; Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily scratch-kitchen operations in compliance with CACFP and local health guidelines.
• Coordinate food preparation, inventory rotation, and production planning to meet nutrition standards.
• Delivers meals for breakfast, lunch, snack, and classroom deliveries; handles offsite deliveries as needed.
• Supervise Kitchen Aides, provide training, define tasks, and ensure food safety and sanitation logs.
• Assist in kitchen systems review and operational improvements; support family and classroom engagement initiatives.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Bilingual Spanish

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training

CACFP Certification

Job description

Jefferson County Head Start seeks a dedicated Head Start Chef to lead from-scratch meal preparation for children across five sites, including Arvada. You will train Kitchen Aides, ensure nutrition standards, manage CACFP records, and coordinate meals with supervisors.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, culinary training, CACFP certification, and a valid driver’s license. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; on-site work with occasional heavy lifting and safety duties.