Cook II - Stoughton

Summary

Location: Based in Stoughton

Pay: $16.71/hour

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week), school year position

Duties

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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

About Us

Reach Dane provides high-quality early childhood services to over 1,000 underserved children ages 0-5 in Dane County through center based and home visitation programs. Our staff work tirelessly every day to reach the most vulnerable children and families in our community, and the need for our services is growing. The number of infants and toddlers experiencing homelessness enrolled in our programs has tripled over the last four years. Last year, Reach Dane served more homeless children than any other Head Start program in Wisconsin.