Essential Job Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:

• Cook and serve assigned meals per specified menu and schedule to meet the nutritional needs of children to help promote school readiness
• Work with Head Start Staff to provide scheduled meals and snacks per the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Encourage parent engagement by creating a welcoming environment, role-modeling sanitation, and healthy eating habits.
• Ensure appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in accordance with the CACFP meal requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate, current, and organized documentation and records on all nutritional matters. (i.e., milk inventory, meal count, delivery tickets, all receipts, etc.
• Assist in any food-related classroom activities. Ensure a clean, organized, and sanitary food service area by cleaning the kitchen, stove, and refrigerator and washing pots, pans, and dishes ensuring local and state regulations are met. 
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development Diploma (GED).
• Experience with food preparation.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to pass background checks and health screening.
• Must be able to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and appropriately with others.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general culinary recipes and safety rules.