Head Start Kitchen Classroom Assistant

Kitsap Community Resources’ Head Start and Early Head Start programs are looking for passionate team members who want to help children and families thrive. We are not childcare; we are early learning. Our team partners with families to build strong foundations for school readiness, healthy development, and lifelong success. If you’re excited about making a real difference in your community and supporting children during their most important years of growth, we’d love to have you join our team.

KCR offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays, along with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees. In addition, we provide a 6.5% employer contribution to 401K after the first year, plus access to employee assistance, wellness initiatives, and professional growth and development training programs.

The Kitchen-Classroom Assistant is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals and snacks for young children. This position requires to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment and to follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. In addition, the Kitchen-Classroom Assistant may be required to assist the Head Start teachers in the classroom.

Mission:
Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability.

Vision:
We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

Core Values:
Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

• Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
• Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
• Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
• Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
• Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities
• Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Required Education/Experience/Health:

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in food service, early learning center, school, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks prior to hire date.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test upon employment
• Show immunity to the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) before working in the center or have a medical or religious exemption on file.
• Initial physical exam within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income families and children.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow instructions, menus, recipes, and portion guidelines accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

License(s) and/or

Certifications:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)
• Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business).
• CPR/First Aid Certification Card (within 90 days of employment)
• Certifications as required by position and timeframe for requirement, noting source of certification such as federal, state, professional.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods, reaching above shoulder level, perform repetitive tasks such as bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to hot…