Kitchen Assistant/Cook

Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack County; United States; On-site; USD 20,980 - 26,573; Part time

Job summary

Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack County is seeking a Kitchen Assistant/Cook to prepare meals for children adhering to CACFP guidelines. The role is part-time in Concord, NH, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, food safety certification, and one year of relevant experience. This position plays a key role in supporting the development of young children through nutrition.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency credential; ServSafe Manager certification within 60 days of hire date.
• One year of experience in quantity food preparation, state sanitary regulations, and quantity food purchasing.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals based on a created menu according to CACFP Meal Pattern Guidelines.
• Maintaining safe and sanitary food practices in accordance with guidelines.
• Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and appliances.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Mathematical ability for production counts

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

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Job Title:

Kitchen Assistant/Cook

Location:

Concord, NH

Hours:

Part Time, Monday – Friday, up to 25 hours per week

Salary Description:

$15.23-$19.29, based on level of training and relative work experience!

About Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack (CAPBM):

The Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. (CAPBM) is a cornerstone of community development and support, dedicated to fostering independence and resilience in families and individuals. Our programs serve as vital resources to empower families, prepare children for future success, and enrich the lives of those in our community.

A Day in the Life as a Head Start Cook:

As the Cook, you’ll play an essential role in providing well balanced meals to children according to CACFP Meal Pattern Guidelines while maintaining safe and sanitary food service practices.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing meals based on a created menu according to the CACFP Meal Pattern Guidelines for children birth to five years old.
• Maintains safe and sanitary food practices in accordance with state and local requirements as well as Serv Safe Manager Level Practices.
• Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, refrigerator, freezers, stoves and ovens.

Qualifications to Be a Kitchen Assistant/Cook:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalency credential; ServSafe Manager certification within 60 days of hire date.
• Experience: One year of experience in quantity food preparation, state sanitary regulations, and quantity food purchasing.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with young children and their families and ability to relate comfortably to income-eligible families. Able to work independently at times. Mathematical ability to compute production counts and adapt quantity recipes.
• Characteristics: Attention to detail, confidentiality, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace and early childhood learning experience.
• Technical: Successful completion of criminal record check, CPR/First Aid certification.

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for occasional travel between program locations.

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.