Longs Head Start Culinary Staff

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council; Longs (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council in Conway, SC, is hiring a Head Start Culinary Staff (FT) to prepare and serve meals per approved menus under the Culinary Supervisor. The role requires daily kitchen sanitation, safe operation of equipment, and accurate record-keeping when the supervisor is absent.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of food preparation experience, ability to lift 25 pounds, and pass required background, health, and TB screenings.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years’ experience in food preparation.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Must pass SLED/FBI criminal background check
• Must pass a Central Registry Check
• Must pass a drug screening and Staff Health Assessment
• Must have a Tuberculosis Certification.
• Must communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to approved menus.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area in orderly and sanitary manner on a daily basis.
• Maintain equipment and utensils in orderly and sanitary manner on a daily basis.
• Assist in maintaining records, meal counts and prepare food order lists if Cafeteria Supervisor is not present.
• Attend pre-service and in-service trainings, workshops, etc. as directed and follow an individual professional development plan.
• Demonstrates good safety habits when operating equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned within state and federal guidelines.

Skills

Food prep experience

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Effective communication with children,

Background check clearance readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council

E Hwy 501, Conway, SC 29526, USA

Job Position: Head Start Culinary Staff (FT)

Job Details:

• Under supervision of the Culinary Supervisor, implements daily activities as directed by USDA Guidelines and Head Start Performance Standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serves meals according to approved menus.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area in orderly and sanitary manner on a daily basis.
• Maintain equipment and utensils in orderly and sanitary manner on a daily basis.
• Assist in maintaining records, meal counts and prepare food order lists of food if Cafeteria Supervisor is not present.
• Attends pre-service and in-service trainings, workshops, etc. as directed and follows an individual professional development plan.
• Demonstrates good safety habits when operating equipment.
• Such other duties as are assigned within state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications: (NECESSARY entry requirements):

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend with three (3) years’ experience in food preparation.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a SLED/FBI criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a Central Registry Check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.Must be able to pass a Staff Health Assessment for Caring for Children.
• Must have a Tuberculosis Certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.

Preferred Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) years experience in food preparation.
• Ability to maintain and retrieve files and visually review.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to attend overnight meetings.