Lead Cook & Supervisor - Head Start CACFP

YMCA of the East Bay; Winters (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the East Bay in Winters, CA, seeks a Head Cook for the Head Start program. You will supervise the Assistant Cook and Nutrition staff, plan meals per CACFP guidelines, and ensure safe food handling and documentation.

Responsibilities include ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and coordinating transport of meals to sites while meeting regulatory standards and nurturing a respectful environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of cooking experience, preferably in high-volume food service.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
• Two (2) years of experience in early childhood settings preferred.
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Assistant Cook and Nutrition Assistants to ensure effective daily operations.
• Plan and prepare meals according to the daily menu using standardized recipes and CACFP guidelines; document any menu substitutions as required.
• Prepare and package meals for transport to program sites, ensuring proper food safety, temperature control, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain required records in compliance with California Department of Social Services and CACFP regulations.
• Order food and non-food supplies necessary to implement approved menus.
• Maintain inventory using FIFO procedures and complete required logs.
• Receive and verify vendor deliveries following established receiving procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safe operation of the central kitchen and food service equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English communication

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

YMCA of the East Bay in Winters, CA, seeks a Head Cook for the Head Start program. You will supervise the Assistant Cook and Nutrition staff, plan meals per CACFP guidelines, and ensure safe food handling and documentation.

Responsibilities include ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and coordinating transport of meals to sites while meeting regulatory standards and nurturing a respectful environment for children and families.