Child Nutrition Cook - Weekday Kitchen, Impactful Role

Union County Community Action, Inc; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

12 paid holidays

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Referral program

Professional development

Career growth

Meaningful work

Job summary

Union County Community Action, Inc. in Monroe, NC is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare nutritious, family-style meals for children and staff in Head Start programs.

This role offers a steady weekday schedule and a starting rate of $13.16 per hour. Join a mission-driven team with benefits including PSLF eligibility, health/dental/vision insurance, life and short-term disability coverage, a 401(k), paid holidays, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year of related food service experience preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification required within six months of employment.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children and staff.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Assist with food inventory and supply organization.
• Follow CACFP and program nutrition guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Support a positive dining experience for children.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Union County Community Action, Inc. in Monroe, NC is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare nutritious, family-style meals for children and staff in Head Start programs.

This role offers a steady weekday schedule and a starting rate of $13.16 per hour. Join a mission-driven team with benefits including PSLF eligibility, health/dental/vision insurance, life and short-term disability coverage, a 401(k), paid holidays, and tuition assistance.