Food Service Worker Lead; Head Start, Part-Time

Overview

We are looking for a Food Service Worker Lead for our Barnes Location! As the Lead Food Service Worker Lead you'll be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious USDA-compliant meals and snacks to children while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen. Working under the guidance of the Food Service Manager, you'll manage inventory, coordinate meal portions and distribution to classrooms, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

This role also includes supporting and training aides and volunteers and contributing to a positive, child-centered environment. If you're organized, dependable, and passionate about serving children and families, we'd love to have you on our team.

The Food Service Worker Lead is a non-permanent position that works up to 75 hours/month, 17.5-19 hours per week. The typical schedule for this position will be Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am- 12:30 pm, with additional hours available on Monday. This position is considered a Food Service Worker Lead under Washington State Classification Specifications. This position reports to the Food Service Manager.

Apply Early! This position will stay open until filled with an initial application review date of February 5, 2026. To be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 4, 2026.

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• Prepare food as directed by the Food Service Manager.
• Serve USDA lunches and snacks for preschool children.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, serving utensils, food preparation and storage areas in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Post menus in kitchens.
• Calculate accurate quantities of eating utensils and food service material for each classroom.
• Select and organize correct table settings and food portions for each classroom.
• Maintain and use inventory system.
• Assist with transporting as directed by the Food Service Manager.
• Understand the needs of children and parents, incorporating them into the food program.
• Participate as an active member of the Food Services Team.
• Work in a professional manner.
• Respect the confidentiality of information as defined in the Confidentiality Policy.
• Exhibit independent work skills, leadership, and flexibility.
• Train aides and volunteers in accordance with program philosophy and policies.
• Exhibit intent to increase knowledge, skill, and personal growth.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and Food Service Team meetings.
• In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan.
• Participate in training as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License (to be considered for a transporter)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Worker's Card
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job