Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Great pay
competitive compensation
benefits
Ongoing Professional Development
Certifications
career pathways
mentorship
support
Work-life balance
wellness programs
Team-building
Regular recognition
Job Description
Centro de la Familia is a well-established community-focused organization committed to supporting families and children through comprehensive programs rooted in science and cultural sensitivity. Founded in 1975, the organization has been operating Head Start Programs since 1991, delivering services to challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Centro de la Familia prides itself on its bilingual and bicultural staff, ensuring inclusive and culturally sensitive care for the diverse families they serve. The organization’s mission revolves around community and family engagement, fostering growth, development, and wellbeing for children in their early years. Centro de la Familia values professional growth and offers ongoing training,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum of one year of experience in food preparation
- knowledge of USDA/CACFP meal standards
- ability to read and write English
- physical ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
- willingness to work in a team environment
- current certifications including USDA/CACFP, Food handlers, SERV Safe Manager, CPR and First Aid
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum of one year of experience in food preparation
- familiarity with USDA/CACFP meal requirements preferred
- familiarity with computer programs
- experience in preparing diverse appropriate foods
- ability to read and write English
- experience in purchasing, documenting food production, food costs and meal counts
- experience in supervising staff or volunteers is desirable
- 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 including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rate, ratio, percent, and interpretation of graphs and charts
- USDA/CACFP, Food handlers, SERV Safe Manager, CPR and First Aid certifications
Job Duties
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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