Join Our Team at Centro de la Familia!

Do you dream of spending weekends at home and enjoying dinner every evening? How about putting your culinary magic to work for the most adorable little eaters in town?

If you're passionate about crafting nutritious and delicious meals, we have an exciting opportunity just for you! We're on the lookout for a dedicated and skilled Cook to whip up delightful dishes for our preschool program. Your culinary talents will be the secret ingredient in creating a wholesome and enjoyable dining experience for the children in our care. Join us in making mealtime a joy for these young hearts!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations related to food services.
• Order, prepare, serve, and document meals and snacks for the Head Start Center.
• Follow planned menus and manage kitchen operations, including inventory control.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and food safety codes.
• Prepare meals for infants, toddlers, and preschool children following USDA/CACFP standards.

Requirements

• Familiarity with computer programs.
• Experience in preparing diverse appropriate foods.
• Experience in supervising staff or volunteers is desirable.
• Current and former Early Head Start and Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

Language Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Ability to read and interpret documents such as recipes, menus, production records, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret graphs and charts.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Certifications

USDA/CACFP, Food handlers, SERV Safe Manager, CPR and First Aid Certification.

If you're a dedicated Food Services Coordinator with a commitment to ensuring children receive nutritious meals in a safe and clean environment, we invite you to apply. Join us at Centro de la Familia and be a part of the team that nurtures and nourishes the children we serve. Your role is instrumental in their growth and development!

• Weekends off and evenings at home.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on children's meals.

• HS/GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food preparation.
• Familiarity with USDA/CACFP meal requirements.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Experience in purchasing, documenting food production, and meal counts.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Certifications: USDA/CACFP, Food handlers, SERV Safe Manager, CPR and First Aid Certification.