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)