Head Cook Nutritionist

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Closes: 2/25/2026

Reports to: Head Start Director

Salary (Grade): $25.06 (G18-E)

Status: Reg. FT(Non-Exempt)

Location: Educare Program located in Winnebago, Nebraska

Plans menus in accordance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements and in accordance with Head Start performance standards keeping budgetary concerns in mind. Plans classroom nutrition experience with the assistance of the Health Coordinator and teaching staff. Has primary responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dishwashing area and necessary utensils.

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Will prepare breakfast, snack and lunch in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program daily requirements.
• Will serve meals family style in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Has complete understanding of the Child Care Food Program (CACFP) and its reporting requirements.
• Will employ sanitation, cleanliness, and food storage techniques endorsed by the CACFP
• Will take daily temperatures of the fridge, food before it is sent to the classrooms and keep records according to the CACFP regulations.
• Will keep and be accountable for an inventory of foods in accordance with CACFP. Inventory & date all food items in the kitchen area.
• Works in coordination with teaching staff in planning nutritional experiences related to the Education and Nutrition components of Head Start.
• Will take annual inventory of Nutrition component equipment and materials.
• Orders nutritional and economical groceries that are low in fat, sugar, and high in nutrients according to the menu keeping budgetary concerns in mind. Binder of all Child Nutrition (CN) labels must be kept up to date.
• Work with distributors to order proper amount of foods needed for each meal.
• Provide a 6 week menu cycle for approval by a nutritionist or dietician.
• Signs all grocery receipts after verifying items listed.
• Will supervise the dishwasher/cooks aide.
• Will evaluate employee under supervision.
• Will perform other job related duties as assigned.
• Will present a professional image in the food preparation areas at all times.
• Attend training as requested or required.
• Plans to attend staff meetings and program coordinators meetings as scheduled.
• Understands and adheres to the chain of command of Educare Winnebago and of the Tribal Organization.
• Understands and adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the Educare Winnebago.
• Handles confidential information with discretion. Information about all children, families, and Head Start related activities must be kept confidential.
• Presents a positive image for Educare Winnebago in the community.
• Will complete production records at the time of preparation, detailing the amounts of food prepared, daily counts, ingredients used.
• Weekly cleaning check list completed including cleaning fridges/freezers, dishwasher, stove and oven.
• Food inventory monitored closely, organization of pantry.
• Classrooms are equipped with the proper materials, utensils needed for the meal served according to the menu.
• Notify supervisor of any safety concerns, supply shortage, menu changes and monthly report.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a physical examination and a tuberculin test annually.
• Must be in excellent physical health and good mental health.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Food Handler’s Certificate as soon as possible.
• Must have a personality that is conductive to working with small children, their families and staff.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must convey strong communication skills.

• Cook Aide
• Dishwasher/Cooks Aide II

• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) annual training requirements include meal pattern compliance, meal counting procedures, recordkeeping, monitoring…