Nutrition Aide

Luzerne County Head Start; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Paid holidays 18 days/year

PAID Sick Time (65 days)

PAID Personal Time (3 days/yr)

Educational/Tuition Assistance up to $

Retirement plan with 7% agency contrib

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start is seeking staff to prepare food for children’s meals and integrate into the Head Start classroom routines and mission. The role is part-time with a 10-month school-year schedule, focusing on 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Applicants must maintain current background clearances and provide education credentials meeting minimum qualifications. A $500 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive fringe benefits package accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preparation in an institutional setting.
• Background clearances required by state/federal laws.
• Proof of education meeting minimum qualifications of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for children’s meals delivered by the food service agency.
• Familiarize with daily classroom routine and Head Start philosophy and mission.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

• Experience in Food Service Preparation in an institutional setting

Responsibilities/Duties:

Prepare food for the children’s meals that is delivered by the food service agency. Become familiar with daily classroom routine and Head Start philosophy and mission.

Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment
Luzerne County Head Start requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal laws and regulations. Proof of education and credentials meeting the minimum qualifications of the job.

Hours & Salary
Part Time/10-month school year position- August-June annually, with an established summer break between school years.
Work Schedule: 20 hrs/wk (4 hour days, M-F)
Pay Rate: $13.99/hr

$500 Sign On Bonus!

Fringe Benefit Package
PAID Holidays immediately – 18 days during the regular school year, including extended break between Christmas-New Year
PAID Sick Time – Accrues up to 65 working days
PAID Personal Time – 3 days/yr
Educational/Tuition Assistance – Up to $322/credit for college coursework
Enrollment in the LCHS Retirement plan – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution and Employee Roth option
PAID Training Opportunities
Flexible Benefits – Flexible Benefits for pre-tax savings for Medical and Dependent Care Spending
…and much more!

Our employees…
…receive attractive salaries and unique career opportunities;
…do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving;
…enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives; and
…work in an environment of professional respect.