QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe
• Ability to meet ALL Montana Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations for administrative and teaching staff
• Maintain a current 1st Aid and CPR certificate
• Valid Drivers License and ability to be listed on company insurance for use of personal vehicle for work related purposes
• Have personal vehicle and freedom to travel as required by Head Start duties and/or training
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to staff and family information
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) preferred
• Experience in food service field including menu planning, food preparation and meal presentation preferred
• Experience in working cooperatively as part of a team preferred

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare nutritious meals that take into consideration children's various cultures and individual nutritional needs
• Encourage family style meals in the classroom
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, parents and others encountered in the course of work
• Prepare attractive, USDA-approved meals and snacks
• Keep the kitchen and food storage areas clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances
• Maintain adequate food stocks and kitchen supplies
• Understand and strictly adhere to health, safety, food handling and sanitation requirements before, during and after meal preparation
• Follow menu guidelines and adjust when necessary due to the availability of menu items or an individual child's needs
• Prepare assigned menu and participate in family-style meals with children, volunteers and staff
• Work in conjunction with the Site Supervisor and staff to monitor family style dining in classrooms and document as appropriate
• Maintain food service record-keeping and reporting as directed by supervisor
• Monitor and maintain proper temperatures of all refrigerators and freezers
• Maintain appropriate cleanliness of all kitchen materials and supplies as required
• Create menus that meet the nutritional needs of and accommodate the feeding requirements of each child, including children with special dietary needs and children with disabilities
• Maintain list and be aware of center food allergies and concerns
• Prepare alternate menu items as needed for the affected children
• Assist in delivery of food to classrooms and of dirty dishes from the classroom as needed
• Collaborate with classroom teams and parents to promote children's health and well-being
• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned

Full-time, seasonal position, working 40 hours per week. Will work eight hours a day, Monday - Friday, on days school is in session, August - May.

$14.62 per hour and up, depending on experience. Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave, 401K and health insurance.