Do you believe that good nutrition is key to helping young children grow, learn, and thrive? Join our Head Start team as a Center Cook in Coeur d Alene and play a vital role in creating healthy, delicious meals that support early childhood development.

In this position, you’ll plan, prepare, and serve meals and snacks for young children in accordance with USDA guidelines and Head Start nutrition standards. You’ll manage daily food service operations including food ordering, inventory control, kitchen sanitation, and safe food handling. You’ll also work closely with teaching staff to support family-style mealtime routines and ensure a positive dining experience for children.

If you’re passionate about food and love working in a mission-driven environment that supports children and families, we want to hear from you! 

Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement 
Tuition assistance

Starting pay: $17.40
Work Site Location: Head Start - Coeur d'Alene
Work Schedule:  68% Full-Time (Aug-June)

Job Description linked below: (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details); 

 Center Cook.docx

Minimum Qualifications
One-year experience in food preparation for large groups

Required License and/or Certifications:
• Maintain Idaho Food Handlers Card.
• Maintain current Infant/Child & Adult CPR and First Aid.
• Complete the Hepatitis A vaccination.
• Meet terms of Statement of Agreement/ Employment Declaration.
• Pass an enhanced criminal background check including fingerprinting, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements, prior to first day of work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• The ability to work with families and children from diverse ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of commonly used computer software programs including data collection systems
• Demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality. Represent the Head Start program in the community and with other professionals, positively and with professionalism.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position. 

Application materials include:  resume, cover letter

Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!