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Head Start Cook

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency
Warrensburg, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026

Do you love to cook? Are you a team player? Do you like to work with kids too? We have the job for you! The Richmond Head Start is looking for a cook!

The Cook is responsible for the overall food service, ordering, and prepping. Following established procedures and guidelines while providing educational support around nutrition.

Essential Functions:
Prepare and serve well-balanced, nutritious meals in large quantities within menu requirements, following established recipes
Maintain accurate CACFP records
Provide guidance to food service volunteers
Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children’s dietary needs
Maintain equipment and supplies used in the kitchen and dining area
Conduct kitchen equipment and food inventory
Complete production records for each meal to ensure an adequate amount of food is prepared to meet nutrition guidelines
Monitor and participate in meals served and tooth brushing program
Participate in annual menu planning
Act as nutrition educator, providing nutrition education to families
Participate in scheduled center staff meetings
Maintain a clean and sanitary food prep area
Complete and document weekly and monthly cleaning duties
Plan and conduct two food activities a month with the input and support of the teacher
Plan and conduct daily nutrition education with children
Pass the ServSafe certification class within two years of hire
Develop weekly grocery list and purchase necessary items that cannot be ordered through the vendor
Maintain confidentiality concerning a child’s files and health needs

High School Diploma or GED required
Driver's License required

This is a 40 hour per week position.

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