PREP COOK - NUTRITION SERVICES

Job Description Posted Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM Career Opportunities with Neighborhood House Association About NHA: The Neighborhood House Association is a non‑profit organization. Head Start positions are funded in whole or in part by money provided through the State and Federal Government. Additionally, some Social Service Program positions may be funded in whole or in part through grant funds. Because positions and salaries may be funded through grants, and State and Federal funds ongoing employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds. Our EEO Policy: Neighborhood House Association is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Eligible employees receive the following benefits: 15 Holidays Days Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500 2 Personal Days Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Live Well Program 4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical and dental benefits are provided to regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY 4:30AM - 1:30PM

POSITION PURPOSE

Under supervision, the Prep Cook maintains cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dishes, and facility, assists in the preparation and packaging of large quantities of food, follows the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations related to meal preparation of meals and snacks, for distribution to NHA’s clientele.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. Assists in the preparation and distribution of large quantities of food; Cleans, cuts, trims, chops and/or slices meats, vegetables, fruits and breads; Opens containers and bags of frozen vegetables, fruits, etc., or dry goods and cereals and slices, divides, etc.; Assists cook in cooking vegetables, meat and other food; Divides and/or assists cook in dividing hot foods into appropriately sized containers for sites; Prepares sandwiches, sack or boxed lunches, or food platters; Loads carts for site distribution and may offload carts; Operates dish machine and uses three-compartment sink to wash dishes Maintains dish machine with daily cleaning, regular descaling, and keeping logs up to date; Removes trash and garbage to designated areas; Transfers supplies/equipment within and between storage and work areas such as dry store room and dish room; Cleans equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards; conducts major cleaning of refrigerators, storerooms, and equipment; Cleans, sweeps, and mops the kitchen, floor drains, offices spaces, restrooms and other facility spaces as assigned; Cleans and sanitizes tools, equipment, tables, hot and cold storage, dishes, and floors; Follows all safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Prepares documents or emails using a computer and performs administrative tasks such as filing/sorting paperwork and creating food labels and production documentation; Informs supervisor when equipment does not work or stock is getting low; Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Reading and writing English communication skills; Kitchen sanitation and cleaning of kitchen tools and equipment; Safe food handling procedures, experience in working with refrigeration and freezer temperatures; Stock and inventory control procedures, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, and issuing goods; Operation of standard warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and dollies; Basic safety procedures as applied to food preparation; Policies and procedures relevant to the kitchen and its operations; Basic computer skills. Ability to Read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Observe kitchen safety and sanitation practices; Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen utensils, equipment and work station; Operate kitchen tools and equipment; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work; Language Skills Ability to effectively read, interprets, understand, and relay information and respond to questions from various people primarily in English; demonstrated skills in written and oral communication. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Experience and Training This is an entry level position; however, 1 year of food service experience is required. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least a Food Handler’s Card. ServSafe Certification (or similar certification) is highly desired. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, immunizations). Current attendance or graduation from a Culinary Arts Program is highly desired.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods; bend, walk, stoop and crouch; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate kitchen tools and equipment, and to engage in repetitive movement; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell, and lift, move or push up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use basic mathematical ability; stand on their feet for long periods of time, lift heavy containers of food and supplies, perform work under intensive deadlines; communicate orally in English; and interact with those encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly works in a large commercial kitchen where the volume is somewhat loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neighborhood House Association