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Kitchen Assistant - Nutrition Service Provider I

Reach Dane · Madison, WI · 1 mo ago
Management$16.21/hrFull-time

Qualifications

  • 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

  • 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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • - 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

Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth

  • 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)

About the Role

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

What We Offer

- 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

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