Early Head Start Kitchen Worker

McDowell County Schools

Early Head Start - Marion, North Carolina This job is also posted in McDowell County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID:

5924575

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Length of Position:

Permanent Type of Benefits:

Full

Months per year: 12

Number of hours per week: 37.50

Number of days per week: 5

State Salary Schedule:

No

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

To assist in implementing the nutrition program. To maintain the cleanliness of the center's food preparation and serving areas.

To promote the health and nutrition of the children. To meet health, nutrition, and safety requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Performance Indicators

Kitchen duties

Assist the nutrition coordinator in carrying out the nutritional program for the activities of the class day, field trips, parent training sessions, nutritional experiences, etc.

Serve food in a safe and sanitary method from catered containers to carts for each classroom, and deliver food from kitchen to classrooms.

Ensure that dishes and utensils are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after use. Perform daily custodial maintenance of center facilities as assigned, including monitoring gauges and thermometers of equipment.

Assist in maintaining adequate kitchen and custodial supplies and equipment. Keep kitchen and custodial supplies in order.

Monitor menus and make adjustments as necessary for children with allergies and special diets.

Written Documentation & Misc. Assure/assist in general maintenance and security of facility.

Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.

Report meal counts and other documentation to appropriate persons.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

Intermediate computer skills, internet and e-mail

Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, parents and community resources

Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs, carrying items if necessary, sweep and mop floors and clean facilities on a daily basis

Position Type:

Full-time (12 month)