Cook in Warrenton OR

Job Listing ID:

4465838

Job Title:

Cook in

Warrenton OR Application Deadline:

06/05/2026

Job Location:

Warrenton

Date Posted:

04/13/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

COOK in Warrenton

OR SALARY RANGE

$18.62 - $31.85 / Hour

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The cook is responsible for providing a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack for children, complying with all required standards. The cook will interact with children by assisting with cooking projects and mealtime experiences. The cook will be responsible for the daily cleaning of all the meal preparation equipment and kitchen area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Purchase and prepare food in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, USDA guidelines and according to program cycle menus and recipes. 2. Post monthly menus, add changes to assure compliance with

SDA/CFCAP

standards. 3. Responsible for keeping USDA records and all other necessary recordkeeping. 4. Must follow all health and sanitation guidelines. 5. Purchase food as required following recipes, food buying guide, and staying within budgetary guidelines, and keeping accurate records. 6. Keep food preparation and storage area clean at all times. 7. Maintain inventory of all food preparation supplies and kitchen supplies. 8. Coordinate cooking and nutrition activities with teacher. 9. Interact with children and observe eating habits. 10. Submit appropriate records and reports to Center Manager. 11. Responsible for keeping all cleaning supplies and poisons in a locked cupboard at all times. 12. Maintain an accurate list of children with food allergies and foods that are substitutes due to allergies or parent's preferences as documented in child's file. Prepare substitute foods according to health professional's guidance or equal in nutrition. Serve substitute foods at the same time as all children's meals. 13. Prepares substitute foods to meet religious and dietary needs. 14. Supervise kitchen volunteers and prep cooks in all areas of food preparation, service and clean up as needed and specific to each center. 15. Provide training as needed in nutritional services, meal preparation, food purchasing and record keeping when requested. 16. Assist in the evaluation and planning of program plans. 17. Must maintain working knowledge and implement program plans, policies and Head Start Programs Performance Standards. 18. Fulfill requirements as a Mandatory reporter. 19. Other duties assigned.

https:

//nworheadstart.

org/career-opportunities/ email application to:

vkillion@nworheadstart.org

Job Classification:

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$18.62 to $31.85 per Hour Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement, Education Reimbursement Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 2 years

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

18

Major:

Nutritional knowledge for children, CACFP guidelines for preschool children

Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test , Physical Exam After Job Offer