Cook - Nutrition Service Provider II

Nutrition Service Provider II

Nourish growing bodies. Support healthy development. Create lasting impact.

Location: Agency Float; Based out of South Madison

Pay: $16.71/hour

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), Part year*

*Part year includes built-in summer break, 2 weeks winter break, and spring break

Comprehensive benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off & holidays

403(b) retirement with employer 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

School calendar schedule with built-in seasonal breaks

Independent work environment supporting a single site

Culturally diverse menu preparation experience

Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support

Career advancement pathways with organizational training support

Qualifications you'll need

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

Strong math skills for recipe scaling and portioning

Knowledge of quantity food preparation, equipment, and sanitation methods

Technical competencies

Working knowledge of personal computers, Windows, and Microsoft Office

Specialized experience

Purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups

Following recipes, worksheets, and verbal instructions for Head Start compliance

Professional competencies

Professional demeanor, ability to work effectively with low-income children and families

Language: Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong helpful

What you'll do

As a Nutrition Service Provider II, you'll promote high nutritional standards by:

• Creating menu-specified scratch cooking recipes for children ages 0-5
• Preparing nutritious breakfast, snacks, and lunch daily
• Managing all aspects of food preparation, service, and clean-up for your assigned site
• Maintaining site sanitation and following state and federal food service regulations
• Following agency menu cycles and Head Start compliance guidelines
• Scaling recipes and ensuring proper portioning for young children
• Preparing culturally diverse foods that reflect our community
• Working independently to support your site's nutritional needs
• Using computer systems for menu planning, inventory, and compliance tracking
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff

Who we are

At Reach Dane, we're reimagining early childhood education as a powerful tool for social transformation. Our commitment to equity and inclusion includes:

• Actively dismantling systemic barriers in early childhood education
• Celebrating cultural diversity through inclusive, representative menu planning
• Recognizing nutrition as fundamental to children's learning and development
• Supporting families through comprehensive, culturally responsive programming

Join our mission

Make a meaningful difference by providing the nutritional foundation that supports children's growth, development, and learning while enjoying a schedule that promotes work-life balance.

Reach Dane is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.