Preschool Kitchen Aide: Nutritious Meals Champion

United Green Mark; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro de la Familia is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children in our Head Start program. You will follow planned menus, prepare, serve, and document meals and snacks, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in compliance with USDA/CACFP standards.

Requirements include HS/GED with at least one year in food prep; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; experience with food production cost documentation and inventory is a plus; ability to read recipes and production

Qualifications

• HS/GED with minimum one year of food preparation experience.
• Familiarity with USDA/CACFP meal requirements is preferred.
• Familiarity with computer programs.
• Experience in purchasing, documenting food production, food costs and meal counts.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Experience in supervising staff or volunteers is desirable.
• Current and former Head Start parents will receive preference for vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations related to food services.
• Order, prepare, serve, and document meals and snacks for the Head Start Center.
• Follow planned menus and manage kitchen operations, including inventory control.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and food safety codes.
• Prepare meals for infants, toddlers, and preschool children following USDA/CACFP standards.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Computer literacy

Food cost documentation

Meal production

Staff supervision (desirable)

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Centro de la Familia is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children in our Head Start program. You will follow planned menus, prepare, serve, and document meals and snacks, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in compliance with USDA/CACFP standards.

Requirements include HS/GED with at least one year in food prep; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; experience with food production cost documentation and inventory is a plus; ability to read recipes and production