Cook
Company: Centro de la Familia de Utah
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Join Our Team at
Centro de la Familia! Do you dream of spending weekends at home and
enjoying dinner every evening? How about putting your culinary
magic to work for the most adorable little eaters in town? If
you're passionate about crafting nutritious and delicious meals, we
have an exciting opportunity just for you! We're on the lookout for
a dedicated and skilled Cook to whip up delightful dishes for our
preschool program. Your culinary talents will be the secret
ingredient in creating a wholesome and enjoyable dining experience
for the children in our care. Join us in making mealtime a joy for
these young hearts! Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with
all Local, State, and Federal regulations related to food services.
Order, prepare, serve, and document meals and snacks for the Head
Start Center. Follow planned menus and manage kitchen operations,
including inventory control. Maintain a clean and safe kitchen
environment, adhering to health and food safety codes. Prepare
meals for infants, toddlers, and preschool children following
USDA/CACFP standards. Why Work with Us: Great Pay & Benefits –
Competitive compensation and benefits to support your well-being.
Growth & Training – Ongoing professional development,
certifications, and career pathways. Mentorship & Support –
Team-based guidance from experienced mentors and coaches. Work-Life
Balance – Positive, respectful environment with support for healthy
boundaries. Wellness & Belonging – Inclusive culture with wellness
programs and team-building. Appreciation – Regular recognition of
your hard work and dedication. Why You'll Love It Here: We are
passionate about our work and the incredible children and families
we have the privilege to support. We have been dedicated to
Community and Family Engagement since 1975, have been operating
Head Start Programs since 1991, and have experience managing
programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Our
curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed
to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our team
includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and
culturally sensitive care. Requirements: Qualifications: HS/GED.
Minimum of one year of experience in food preparation. Familiarity
with USDA/CACFP meal requirements is preferred. Familiarity with
computer programs. Experience in preparing diverse appropriate
foods. Ability to read and write English. Experience in purchasing,
documenting food production, food costs and meal counts. Experience
in supervising staff or volunteers is desirable. Current and former
Early Head Start and Head Start parents will receive preference for
employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Language Skills:
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Ability to read and interpret
documents such as recipes, menus, production records, safety rules,
operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret graphs
and charts. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Certifications: USDA/CACFP, Food
handlers, SERV Safe Manager, CPR and First Aid Certification. If
you're a dedicated Food Services Coordinator with a commitment to
ensuring children receive nutritious meals in a safe and clean
environment, we invite you to apply. Join us at Centro de la
Familia and be a part of the team that nurtures and nourishes the
children we serve. Your role is instrumental in their growth and
development! Let us build a brighter future together! Apply
today!
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