Cook

POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. Wheatland Center is now scheduling interviews for a Cook.? 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 $17.01.

Application deadline: November 11, 2025.

For questions, please contact the Center Director, Liz at [email protected]?or call 307-322-3385.

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning and preparing the daily meals and snacks for program children. Must provide reports on food production. Responsible for implementing standard health practices and procedures as outlined by Wyoming Child and Family Development, The State of Wyoming and other licensing agencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Delegates duties and supervises the cook assistant as needed.

*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.??Responsible for the overall operation of the kitchen.

• Prepares healthy, nutritional, attractive food for the Center using the cyclic menu approved by the Nutrition Specialist.
• Maintains a clean, safe kitchen/eating area as per State regulations.
• Maintains the storage and care of foods and supplies as per State regulations. Transports food/meal/snacks to classrooms as required.
• Prepares meals in the most cost-effective manner, utilizing fresh fruits and made-from-scratch food.
• Treats parents and other volunteers who help in the kitchen with respect and friendliness. Uses positive verbal/non-verbal communications and interaction skills when working with staff, parents and children.
• Recruits children for the program within the guidelines established by Department of Health and Human Services and Wyoming Child and Family Development
• Coordinates with the Nurse/Health Services Coordinator and/or Nutrition Specialist concerning special dietary needs and food allergies.
• Maintains up-to-date Production Records and submits them to the Nutrition Specialist.
• Records daily and updates the Meal Count form. Reviews with the Center Coordinator and submits to the Nutrition specialist.
• Completes and submits monthly Non-Program Meal Reports and reviews with the Center Coordinator.
• Maintains adequate, needed supplies responsible for inventory.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Promotes positive public relations within the work setting and community.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.
• 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.
• 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 an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to working with children.
• Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified bythe supervisor.