Kitchen Aide

Our mission at Northern Panhandle Head Start is to provide a high quality, family focused program uniquely designed to prepare children for learning and life. Our staff of caring professionals work together to provide quality services for children and their family members throughout the community.

Right now, Northern Panhandle Head Start has an exciting career opportunity available for a caring individual looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their family members. As a Kitchen Aide, you will be working to provide healthy and nutritious foods to the children we serve on a daily basis.

We offer exceptional benefits to our employees. We provide 14 paid holidays throughout the year, as well as additional paid time off accrual. We offer education assistance/tuition reimbursement and paid professional development for our employees as well.

To be a Kitchen Aide, you must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and lift on a regular basis. Our ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, as well as a valid driver's license and a dependable vehicle.

You will be preparing meals and snacks for the children in the center, as well as providing for the safety of all food served to the children each day. You will collaborate with other staff at the site on a regular basis to ensure that any special needs are met. You will ensure the kitchen is clean and safe at all times, and you will monitor the kitchen supplies and replenish as needed.

If you are a caring person who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families in the community, apply at Northern Panhandle Head Start today!

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) retirement plan (employer contributes 8.5% after employee has been employed for 1 year)
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid time off accrual
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for education assistance/tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional development
• Employee assistance program

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle
• Current Food Handler's Card (can earn upon hire)
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift on a daily basis

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare breakfast and snacks (depending upon center hours) and take temperatures of catered lunch food and place into bowls for serving. Prepare special needs meals as stated on the menu.
• Collaborate with center staff to get the daily lunch count and communicate this information with the food service driver. Communicate with center staff regarding any menu changes or special needs meals as needed.
• Maintain correct amount of emergency food, stock food items, and bulk food.
• Operate commercial dish sanitizer and food warmer.
• Complete duties on the kitchen cleaning schedule and keep the kitchen clean at all times.
• Purchase groceries from the store and/or pick up grocery orders.
• Assist in the classroom as needed as directed by the supervisor.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person