Cook

• Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt (up to 40 hours per week)
• Pay Range: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
• Reports To: Director of Early Childhood Education

Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is a nationally recognized multiethnic nonprofit organization providing award-winning services to refugee and immigrant women and their families throughout King and Snohomish Counties.

ReWA promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to refugee and immigrant women and their families.

We advocate for social justice, public policy change, and equal access to services while respecting cultural values and the right to self-determination.

Our clients come from more than 70 countries across the globe, including Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

ReWA serves every member of a refugee or immigrant woman's family, from infants to seniors, through programs delivered in more than 50 languages and dialects.

Our goal is to create lasting impact and help clients thrive in the Puget Sound community.

The Early Childhood Education Cook provides healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children enrolled in ReWA's childcare program.

This role follows USDA menu preparation guidelines and supports the overall health and well-being of children through food planning, preparation, kitchen maintenance, and collaboration with program staff and nutrition professionals.

• Purchase weekly menu ingredients from designated stores.
• Plan monthly menus and submit them to the Early Childhood Education Program Director for approval.
• Consult monthly with the Public Health Department nutritionist and revise menus as needed based on recommendations.
• Organize ingredients and supplies weekly in preparation for upcoming meal service.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen daily.
• Maintain kitchen security and manage inventory of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Deliver and set up food and equipment in classrooms according to schedule.
• Work efficiently within established timelines for food preparation, delivery, setup, and kitchen maintenance.
• Attend annual USDA and/or Public Health-sponsored nutrition training.
• Support classrooms as needed to maintain child-to-staff ratios and provide staff breaks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

• Enjoys cooking and preparing nutritious meals.
• Child Care Basics 30-Hour Training Certificate.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Holds or can obtain a Washington State Food Handler Permit prior to employment (requires completion of a two-hour course before starting work).
• Flexibility with work start and end times.
• Strong initiative and ability to follow through on tasks independently.
• Commitment to staying current on nutrition guidelines through USDA training.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness, food safety standards, and proper hygiene practices.
• Must successfully pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical insurance,Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Paid vacation, Paid holidays, Paid sick leave

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: ReWA is committed to building a diverse candidate pool and fostering an inclusive workforce and workplace.

We strive to minimize the impact of implicit bias throughout the hiring process.

Women, minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ReWA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, family status, or any other status protected by applicable law.