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To be considered, applications must be submitted directly to our organization. You may copy and paste on to your browser to apply:
 

https://www.cdiheadstart.org/jobs/jobs.aspx?prgid=314&prgname=Wntrgrden/Panhandle/NM/NV
 

40 Hours a week - 15 weeks every year – School Year begins mid June with staff trainings and ends mid-September-Staff come back the following school year to their positions.
 

GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position is one role in a large system of services provided to children and families. A strong food service program is important to supporting the goals of the program. This position is responsible the ordering, preparing, serving and documenting of meals and snacks. It includes following menus and all phases of kitchen operations including inventory control. The position contributes to the smooth operations and functioning of the kitchen in adherence to health and food safety codes and the strict cleanliness of the kitchen and food service and storage areas. The position may prepare foods for infants and toddlers and/or preschool children following the USDA/CACFP standards. Position may involve reassignment to various kitchens/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Food Service:
Prepares and serves food and assists in any food related activities as directed and menus as approved by registered dietitian/nutritionist including the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities.
Oversees maintenance of inventory for all necessary supplies, food and equipment used for food services operations.
Oversees the processing and storage of food and food related items as they are delivered.
Oversees full kitchen operations and may supervise additional staff or volunteer assistance (depending on size and scope of workload).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The minimum requirement is that the individual be 18 years of age and has food preparation experience and be able to comply with any state food permit/health requirements. Experience in quantity food preparation and inventory control is preferred. Previous Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.

40 Hours a week - 15 weeks every year – School Year begins mid June with staff trainings and ends mid-September-Staff come back the following school year to their positions.
Paid Holidays
Background check and Fingerprinting Required
If selected, candidate would complete pre-employment requirements of Health Exam, TB Test and Finger prints.

CDI Head start is an equal employment opportunity employer, all positions are open until filled.
 

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $10.72 per hour
 

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift
• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Cook in an educational setting: 1 year (Preferred)
• inventory, record keeping, ordering: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• State Driver's license (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual English & Spanish (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

• https://www.cdiheadstart.org/jobs/jobs.aspx?prgid=314&prgname=Wntrgrden/Panhandle/NM/NV

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

All applications must be signed and completely filled out to be considered for employment.
 

Cut and paste the link below in to your browser to complete an online application.
 

https://www.cdiheadstart.org/jobs/jobs.aspx?prgid=314&prgname=Wintergarden/Panhandle/NM/NV
 

Positions are open until filled. CDI offers a great benefits package. Health and dental insurance offer available upon first day of employment.

CDI Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions are open until filled.