Kids Cafe Cook

Food Bank of Northern Nevada; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Sparks, Nevada, is seeking a part-time Meal Server for the Kids Cafe program. In this role, you will heat and serve meals to children, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior food service experience. Shifts are Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary skills, we urge you to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is preferred.
• 1–2 years customer service experience is advantageous.
• ServSafe Certification is required or must be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Heat and serve meals to children in the Kids Cafe free meal program.
• Maintain accurate records daily including meal counts and temperatures.
• Practice proper food safety and sanitation as per guidelines.
• Clean kitchen and equipment used for meal service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Ethical Practice

Global & Cultural Awareness

Relationship Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why We Exist

At the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, we believe that no one should go hungry—not today, not ever. Hunger isn’t just about food; it’s about dignity, opportunity, and the power of community. Every meal we provide is a step toward hope, a step toward equity, and a step toward a future where food insecurity is no longer a reality.

What We Offer

This is not a place to chase titles, clock in for a paycheck, or climb a corporate ladder. It is for people who care deeply, work hard, and stand together; because the work we do is bigger than any one of us. If you’re looking to be part of a team that values purpose over prestige and collaboration over competition, we’d love to have you on board. At the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, we don’t just feed people—we fuel change. Come be part of something greater; we’re not just a paycheck!

• We are a safety-sensitive, drug-free workplace

Job Purpose

Heat and serve meals to children participating in the Kids Cafe free meal program. Exhibit a friendly and welcoming manner with children.

Responsibilities

• Call in or email changed meal orders as needed to provide one meal per child; determine adequate but not excessive level of meals to hold in inventory, and adjust meal orders based on participation and unused meals on hand.
• Provide a 3 business day notice to Nutrition Services Center for meal order changes.
• Identify a complete meal as defined by the USDA child nutrition program; serve a complete meal to each child.
• Maintain accurate records daily, including delivery receipts, daily meal count forms (roster), temperature log, transfer sheet, menu, and meal accounting worksheet; ensure that meal counts reflect physical meal inventory daily.
• Submit records to Kids Cafe manager each Friday and the last day of each month.
• Practice proper food safety and sanitation as per Kids Cafe HACCP plan approved by local health department.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and appearance appropriate for food handlers.
• Clean kitchen and equipment used for Kids Cafe meal storage, heating, and service; other cleaning duties (floors and tables) will be negotiated with site management.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and guidance provided in English; work independently to heat and serve meals and keep accurate daily records.
• Follow USDA, Washoe County Health District, Washoe County School District Nutrition Services, and Food Bank of Northern Nevada regulations, policies, and practices as trained to do so.
• Attend food service training session once a year provided by Kids Cafe manager.
• Provide food safety training certificate (ServSafe good for 5 years) or attend food safety training provided by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada upon hire and every 2 years.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous food service experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Food Service experience.
• 1–2 years customer service experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualification

• ServSafe Certification.
• Food Safety Certification.
• CPR.
• Nutrition Training.

Essential Functions

• Ensure partners receive annual site visits, assuring compliance with Feeding America standards.
• Provide bi-monthly food safety trainings for all partners.
• Provide weekly communication and monthly outreach to all partner agencies.
• Provide training and support to all partners on Oasis Insights – client tracking software. Attend monthly Oasis trainings with other Feeding America Food Banks.
• Provide data entry and administrative support for the Mobile Harvest Program as needed.
• Develop a full understanding of program distribution, and serve as supplemental and primary back up staff to program coordinators when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned to meet program objectives and reporting.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Critical Thinking.
• Ethical Practice.
• Global & Cultural Awareness.
• Relationship Management.

Travel

• Local travel to various worksites is required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Position is a part‑time position.
• Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours range from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 2 hours per day max.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Tasks will include bending, stooping, and lifting. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Candidate must have the ability to lift 40 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to bend, lift, and move constantly.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Food Bank of Northern Nevada complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Food Bank’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.