BENEFITS: * Health, dental, vision * vacation and sick time * 4% 403(b) match after 2 years * company paid life insurance and long term disability POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS: Hours: 40 hours/wk Status: Part Year* Location: Union Corners - 2674 Milwaukee Street Pay: $16.33 an hour SUMMARY The Nutrition Services Provider II will promote high nutritional standards at Reach Dane. This position supports to a single site without additional help in creating menu-specified scratch cooking recipes for children between the ages of 0-5, including breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Responsible for the areas of food preparation, food service, clean-up and site sanitation. This position will follow food service and preparation guidelines based on the agency menu cycle as well as state and federal regulations. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or GED preferred * Must be at least 18 years of age * Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job * Follow recipes, worksheets, and verbal instructions to prepare food per Head Start compliance * Knowledge of quantity food preparation, equipment, and sanitation methods is desirable * At least one year experience in food preparation * Bilingual, particularly Spanish or Hmong is helpful * Strong math skills and experience scaling recipes and portioning * Experience in purchasing and preparing culturally diverse foods for groups. * Ability and desire to effectively work with low-income children and their families * Professional demeanor. * Strong working knowledge of personal computers, Windows and Microsoft Office software. * Part Year employees have built in vacations which include summer break, 2 weeks in winter, and spring break (part year staff follow the school district calendar in which their program is located) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation