Cook

Description

Pay: $12.00 - $15.14 per hour

Job description:

Join Our Team!

Do you enjoy preparing meals and making a difference in the lives of children? Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start is looking for a dependable, caring, and hardworking Cook to join our team!

As a Cook, you will help support the health, growth, and development of young children by preparing nutritious meals and snacks in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks following USDA and Head Start guidelines.
• Follow approved menus and accommodate food allergies and special dietary needs.
• Maintain accurate meal counts, food records, and inventory.
• Order, receive, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for inspections.
• Monitor and document refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and food-handling requirements.
• Work closely with the Nutrition Manager and Center Director.
• Help create a positive and supportive environment for children and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking ForRequired

• High School Diploma or GED
• ServSafe Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of related food service experience
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid Driver's License
• Good driving record
• Current automobile liability insurance and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), when required for job duties

Preferred

• Associate Degree in Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or a related field
• Experience working in child nutrition, schools, Head Start, or a similar setting

You'll Be a Great Fit If You Are

• Dependable and punctual
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen
• Knowledgeable about food safety and sanitation
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using basic computer programs such as Word and Excel
• Caring and respectful toward children and families

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods
• Work in a busy kitchen environment

Why Join Us?

We offer a benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• No Weekends
• Training and Travel Opportunities

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required:

• Criminal background check
• Child Abuse & Neglect Registry check
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Driver's license and driving record requirements, when applicable

Make a Difference Every Day

At Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start, your work goes beyond preparing meals-you'll help provide children with the nutrition and care they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

If you're ready to make a difference while being part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• ServSafe Certification

Salary : $12 - $15