Site Cook 1 — Breakfast & Lunch for Head Start Kitchens

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

Salem (OR)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Job summary

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency in Salem, OR is seeking a Site Cook 1 to prepare breakfasts and snacks and deliver lunches from Head Start kitchens. You will assist Site Cook 2, wash dishes, and maintain kitchen sanitation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and six months in food service, with driving responsibilities and background checks. MWVCAA offers a benefitted full-time position with growth opportunities and a supportive, mission-driven workplace.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Six months of experience in food service.
  • Driver license and insured vehicle with acceptable driving record.
  • Pre-employment background checks and drug/alcohol screenings.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meals in line with CACFP guidelines and menus.
  • Follow recipes and cycle menus to ensure consistent, quality food.
  • Perform light cooking for breakfast and snacks.
  • Submit accurate records for snacks, lunches, and special meals by deadlines.
  • Maintain documentation and confidentiality of children's records.
  • Picks up cooked lunches from Head Start sites and delivers meals to classrooms.

Skills

Light cooking
Food service
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Videoconferencing
Web Tools
Organizational skills
Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency in Salem, OR is seeking a Site Cook 1 to prepare breakfasts and snacks and deliver lunches from Head Start kitchens. You will assist Site Cook 2, wash dishes, and maintain kitchen sanitation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and six months in food service, with driving responsibilities and background checks. MWVCAA offers a benefitted full-time position with growth opportunities and a supportive, mission-driven workplace.

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