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Head Start Food Service Assistant

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster & Saunders Counties
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Do you want to utilize your food service experience in a meaningful new work environment?

Community Action Head Start is looking for a positive individual to join our team as a Food Service Assistant! This role assists in planning and implementing the daily meals and snacks for children and staff at our K Street and 26th Street Head Start Centers.

We are looking for someone that enjoys preparing quality meals and wants to contribute to supporting families and children in our community through our early childhood program.

This is a 30-hour/week position, 5 days per week (M-F) 8:00am to 1:00pm.

Starting Pay: $15.89/hour

The Role

  • Ensure meals and snacks are served following the USDA meal requirements and allergy/food restrictions.
  • Support in meal service of breakfast, lunch, and/or afternoon snack, including preparation and serving to classrooms.
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen utensils and equipment, and food preparation areas according to sanitary codes.
  • Label, store and dispose of food per regulations.
  • Support efforts of Early Head Start and Head Start staff to educate children and families on best nutrition and health practices
  • Consult with staff on nutrition projects, healthy eating habits for children, family style meals and/or CACFP guidelines.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • One year of experience of food service work preferred.
  • Current Food Handlers Permit required.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate English effectively is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage.
  • Generous Paid Time Off plan and 14 paid holidays.
  • 401K with employer match.
  • Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
  • Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
  • Meaningful work that positively impacts families and children in our community.

About Head Start

Community Action Head Start gives children from at-risk backgrounds opportunities to build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. We work alongside children, families, and the community on the path to success. Services are provided at no cost to families.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email hr@communityactionatwork.org and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Find the complete job listing and details at http://communityactionatwork.hireclick.com/jobboard

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetics, or any other status protected under federal and state law.

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