Cook-Head Start
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (could vary)
Pay rate: $15.00 per hour
A local company that has been in business for over 100 years has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.
Description:
Prepare and serve food and assist in any food related activities as directed and menus as approved by a registered dietitian/nutritionist. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities.
Qualifications:
Bilingual is preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area)
High school diploma, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
Have relevant knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen operations, including food safety requirements
Ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well with staff, parents and families.
Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with preschool children and infants/toddlers
Teamwork orientation and organizational skills
Have ability to follow directions and take initiative
Demonstrate ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential
Requirements:
Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use.
Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verification(including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment.
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