Nutrition Aide

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid holidays immediately – 18 days

Paid sick time

Educational/Tuition Assistance

Retirement plan

Paid training opportunities

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to prepare meals for children and align with Head Start philosophy. The role requires familiarity with institutional food service standards and collaboration with the school schedule.

Hours are 20 hours per week during the 10-month school year (August–June) with summer break; a $13.99 per hour pay rate and a $500 sign-on bonus are available along with a robust fringe benefits package.

Qualifications

• Background Clearances (3) required by state/federal laws and regulations.
• Proof of education and credentials meeting minimum qualifications of the job.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food service

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.