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Head Start Substitute Cook

COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY
Greenfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026 CLOSED ON 4/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Substitute Cook position at COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY?

Head Start Substitute Cook - \$17/hr Various Locations - Franklin,

Hampshire, & W Hampden Counties / Head Start & Early Learning Programs

Position: Cook Substitute Hours Per Week: As assigned Supervisor: Cook

Coordinator Status: Non-Exempt Location: As assigned Job Summary:

Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and snack to children and teaching

staff in center based sites. Prepare meals for special events such as

parent meetings and other program meetings. Maintain a high standard of

sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in the preparation, handling, and

Storage Of Food And Equipment. Education, Experience And Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, 1 year cooking experience in a food service

setting, Serv-Safe Certification and Allergen Awareness Certification.

Requirements Essential Requirements and Responsibilities: ? Prepare all

meals and snacks in accordance with program policies, state and federal

regulations with guidance from Cook Coordinator and Nutrition

Specialist. ? Follow planned monthly menu as reviewed with Cook

Coordinator. Any menu changes need to be reported to the Cook

Coordinator. ? Complete daily production logs and other paperwork

required by the CACFP and the program. ? Must be able to lift up to 50

pounds, load, and unload food for delivery. ? Conduct regular daily

inspections of kitchen and storage areas, ensuring a high level of

sanitation, safety, and cleanliness. ? Must have reliable transportation

to program sites. ? Maintain a good working relationship with all

program staff. ? Obtain and maintain Serv-Safe Certification. ?

Maintains good in-house relationships with all other staff members and

with providers. ? Adheres to agency confidentiality policies. ? Must

display cultural competence and be sensitive to the needs of families

with lower incomes. ? Submit documentation of physical exam within the

past year, plus verification of MMR and TB risk upon hire and

subsequently every two years. ? Adhere to agency confidentiality

policies. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands

and work environment described above are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The

employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, talk, use

a keyboard and climb stairs. The employee must be able to lift 50 plus

pounds. The employee must have the ability to drive a personal vehicle

and program vehicles, as needed. The noise and activity level in the

kitchen may be moderately high. There is occasional exposure to outdoor

weather.

Salary : $17

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