Cook - Nutrition Service Provider II

Reach DANE•Madison, WI

6d•$17

About The Position

Nourish Growing Bodies. Support Healthy Development. Create Lasting Impact. QUICK FACTS Location: Agency Float; Based out of South Madison Pay: $16.71/hour Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Part Year Part Year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break WHAT WE OFFER Comprehensive 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 Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth 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 WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Nutrition Service Provider II, you'll promote high nutritional standards by: 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 WHO WE ARE At Reach Dane, we're reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes: Actively dismantling systemic barriers in early childhood education Celebrating cultural diversity through inclusive, representative menu planning Recognizing nutrition as fundamental to children's learning and development Supporting families through comprehensive, culturally responsive programming JOIN OUR MISSION Make a meaningful difference by providing the nutritional foundation that supports children's growth, development, and learning while enjoying a schedule that promotes work-life balance. Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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
Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth
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