🍎USDA Program Cook – Feed Hearts & Fuel Futures! 🍽️
Location: Neighbors For Kids, Depoe Bay
Schedule: Part-Time, Weekdays | Preschool & Afterschool Hours
Pay: Competitive | Meaningful Impact | Supportive Team

Do you believe food is love? Are you passionate about nourishing young minds and bodies with wholesome, delicious meals? Join our mission-driven team at Neighbors For Kids, where you’ll cook with purpose and heart every single day.

We’re a dynamic nonprofit serving children ages 3–18 in a one-of-a-kind learning environment—complete with a gym, art studio, LEGO lab, STEM spaces, and a whole lot of joy. Now we’re looking for a caring, skilled USDA Program Cook to help us feed the next generation with healthy meals made with heart.

What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for preschool and after-school youth

  • Follow USDA CACFP meal guidelines while bringing creativity and love to each dish

  • Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and in compliance with health and safety standards

  • Collaborate with staff to ensure meals meet children’s individual needs, allergies, and preferences

  • Be a caring presence in the kitchen—kids can feel the love in every bite!

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience cooking in a commercial or school kitchen (USDA/CACFP knowledge a plus!)

  • Passion for feeding children and understanding of the impact of nutrition on learning and development

  • Organized, dependable, and able to work independently

  • Food Handler’s Card required (or willingness to obtain)

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • You’re not just cooking meals—you’re making a difference

  • Join a warm, dedicated team that values compassion, culture, and community

  • Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to grow your skills

  • Every day, you’ll know you’re helping children thrive—one healthy meal at a time

🥦👩‍🍳💚 Come cook from the heart, and help us nourish more than just appetites.

📧 Send your resume to nclifton.nfk@gmail.com or apply online at https://www.indeed.com/job/usda-program-cook-feed-hearts-fuel-futures-ef8984632b2bae6e.


Background check required. We are an equal opportunity employer.