Kitchen Assistant - Nutrition Service Provider I

Quick Facts

Location: East Madison - 30 Dempsey Road, Madison, WI
Pay: $16.21/hour
Schedule: Full-time (30 hours/week; 20 hours during summer break), Full Year

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match After 2 Years
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Team-based environment supporting multi-site operations
• Summer schedule reduction to 20 hours for better work-life balance
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced NSP III supervisor
• Experience with diverse, culturally responsive meal preparation
• Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
• Career advancement pathways with organizational training support (NSP I to NSP II progression)

Qualifications You'll Need

• Age: Minimum 18 years old
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in food preparation
• Core Skills: Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions, recipe following for Head Start compliance
• Professional Competencies: Professional demeanor, ability to work with diverse populations
• Language: Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong helpful
• Additional: Experience with low-income and culturally diverse populations preferred

What You'll Do

As a Nutrition Service Provider I, you'll support nutritional excellence by:

• Assisting in food preparation, service, and clean-up for children ages 0-5
• Preparing nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks following agency menu cycles
• Following state and federal food service regulations and Head Start compliance guidelines
• Supporting site sanitation and maintaining clean, safe food service environments
• Working collaboratively under NSP III supervision in a team-based environment
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff

Who We Are

At Reach Dane, we're reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:

• Recognizing nutrition as fundamental to children's learning and development
• Celebrating cultural diversity through inclusive, representative meal preparation
• Supporting career development from entry-level to advanced positions
• Building teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community

Join Our Mission

Begin or advance your food service career while making a meaningful difference in children's nutrition and development in a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.