Cook assistant

POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. Casper Head Start Center is now scheduling interviews for a Cook Assistant.? This is a full-time position for 40 hours a week 233 days a year.?? We offer a complete benefits package, no weekends, and most major holidays off as well as an extended winter break.?? ? For more details, including the complete job description, and to apply please visit: We look forward to visiting with you!

The base hourly rate is $15.21.

Application deadline: September 26, 2025.

For questions, please contact the Center Director, Jennifer at [email protected]?or call 307-266-5480.

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."

Job Summary:

Responsible for helping the Cook prepare the daily meals and snacks for the Center. Responsible for maintaining standard health practices and procedures as outlined by Wyoming Child and Family Development, the State of Wyoming and other licensing agencies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

*All duties will comply with Head Start/Early Head Start standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD. *

• Assists the cook in the overall operation of the kitchen, following his/her directions.
• Assists in preparing meals according to the planned menu.
• Sets the table before each meal, using all the appropriate table service.
• Cleans up after each meal (table, dishes, etc.).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment as per State regulations.
• Practices health standards.
• Uses positive verbal/non-verbal communications and interaction skills when working with staff, parents and children.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Promotes positive public relations within the work setting and community.
• Recruits children for the program within the guidelines established by Department of Health and Human Services and Wyoming Child and Family Development.
• Assumes responsibility of cook if necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to work with children.
• Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
• Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting, upon hire and every 5 years.
• Must have a valid driver's license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.
• Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.