What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Holyoke Headstart?
A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Serving children and families since 1965.
SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00
Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2026, or until position is filled.
Job Title: Cook
A position responsible for working within a team to prepare healthy meals/snacks according to applicable regulations and requirements within the Child and Adult Care Food Program and HCS Head Start, Inc. program.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- ServSafe Food Handler and MA allergen certification required
Skills and Experience
- Experience in both quantity and quality food preparation
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required
- Basic computer skills preferred
- A self-starter with the ability to multitask
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Full Year: 52 weeks per year
Starting Pay: $19.71 per hour
Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week)
- Birthday off with pay
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick, personal, vacation days
- 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health & dental insurance
- Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Unique in-classroom and in-agency support
- Embedded Professional Development
- Career-Growth Coaching & Support
- In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work
EOE/AA
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.