Head Start Cook

Richmond Head Start Cook

Do you love to cook? Are you a team player? Do you like to work with kids too? We have the job for you! The Richmond Head Start is looking for a cook!

The cook is responsible for the overall food service, ordering, and prepping. Following established procedures and guidelines while providing educational support around nutrition.

Essential functions include:

• Prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious meals in large quantities within menu requirements, following established recipes
• Maintain accurate CACFP records
• Provide guidance to food service volunteers
• Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children's dietary needs
• Maintain equipment and supplies used in the kitchen and dining area
• Conduct kitchen equipment and food inventory
• Complete production records for each meal to ensure an adequate amount of food is prepared to meet nutrition guidelines
• Monitor and participate in meals served and tooth brushing program
• Participate in annual menu planning
• Act as nutrition educator, providing nutrition education to families
• Participate in scheduled center staff meetings
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food prep area
• Complete and document weekly and monthly cleaning duties
• Plan and conduct two food activities a month with the input and support of the teacher
• Plan and conduct daily nutrition education with children
• Pass the ServSafe certification class within two years of hire
• Develop weekly grocery list and purchase necessary items that cannot be ordered through the vendor
• Maintain confidentiality concerning a child's files and health needs

High school diploma or GED required. Driver's license required. This is a 40 hour per week position.