Cook

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Cook to work at our Head Start Center located at 905 Alder Street, Black River Falls, WI. This is a part-time, 34 hours per week, Monday through Thursday position (7am-3:30pm) with EVERY summer off and holidays off! The wage range for this position is $17.00 to $21.66 per hour. The Head Start Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, serving, and recording healthy and nutritious meals to Head Start children and classroom staff.

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

Essential Functions

• Set up meal service procedures.
• Prepare and serve breakfast, noon lunch, and snacks.
• Comply with Head Start and USDA nutrition standards and preparing meals.
• Plan and post weekly menus.
• Consult with Health Manager and/or agency nutritionist at regular intervals.
• Attend yearly agency nutrition training.
• Purchase food and food related items to maintain inventory.
• Store all food items to safeguard quality.
• Prepare menus and recipes for parents’ newsletter.
• Plan and carry out food related activities for children.
• Arrange food related displays for classrooms.
• Wash dishes.
• Maintain sanitary condition in kitchen and serving area.
• Complete monthly inventory to assure accountability.
• Check invoices and statements for accuracy.
• Maintain accurate food service records.
  

Qualifications 

• To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must:  Be proficient cooking skills
• Have recordkeeping abilities
• Have budgeting abilities
• Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality  
• Be punctual
• Be able to make decisions sometimes immediately
• Have good organizational skills
  

Education and/or Experience

• Experience or training in nutritional menu planning
• Quantity food purchasing and preparation
• Must meet current certifications as outlined in the Wisconsin Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations and the Head Start Program Performance Standards 
• 18 years of age
• 4 hours annual training in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nutrition