Cook - Nutrition Service Provider II
About The Position
As a Nutrition Service Provider II, you'll promote high nutritional standards by creating menu-specified scratch cooking recipes for children ages 0-5. You will prepare nutritious breakfast, snacks, and lunch daily, managing all aspects of food preparation, service, and clean-up for your assigned site. This role involves maintaining site sanitation and following state and federal food service regulations, adhering to agency menu cycles and Head Start compliance guidelines. You will be responsible for scaling recipes, ensuring proper portioning for young children, and preparing culturally diverse foods that reflect the community. The position requires working independently to support the site's nutritional needs and utilizing computer systems for menu planning, inventory, and compliance tracking. Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff is also a key aspect of this role.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 1 year in food preparation
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
- Strong math skills for recipe scaling and portioning
- Knowledge of quantity food preparation, equipment, and sanitation methods
- Working knowledge of personal computers, Windows, and Microsoft Office
- Purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups
- Following recipes, worksheets, and verbal instructions for Head Start compliance
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to work effectively with low-income children and families
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong helpful
Responsibilities
- Creating menu-specified scratch cooking recipes for children ages 0-5
- Preparing nutritious breakfast, snacks, and lunch daily
- Managing all aspects of food preparation, service, and clean-up for your assigned site
- Maintaining site sanitation and following state and federal food service regulations
- Following agency menu cycles and Head Start compliance guidelines
- Scaling recipes and ensuring proper portioning for young children
- Preparing culturally diverse foods that reflect our community
- Working independently to support your site's nutritional needs
- Using computer systems for menu planning, inventory, and compliance tracking
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match (after 2 years)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- School calendar schedule with built-in seasonal breaks
- Independent work environment supporting a single site
- Culturally diverse menu preparation experience
- Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
- Career advancement pathways with organizational training support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
