Cook

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & 11 Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental (Voluntary)

Health & Vision Insurance

FSAs & Voluntary Life

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

IPERS/403(b) match

Education partnership HACAP & Mount MM

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) in Dubuque, IA, is seeking a full-time Cook for CACFP/Head Start. The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:15 am–3:45 pm, with a 40-hour work week and a starting pay of $18.89 per hour.

Responsibilities include food preparation for CACFP/Head Start programs, maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness, and adhering to HACAP policies. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in food service, with health and safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of food service experience.

Responsibilities

• The Cook is responsible for food preparation for CACFP/Head Start.

Skills

Food service experience

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Brief Description

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Position Overview

Job Title: Cook.
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:15 am - 3:45 pm. School Day/School Year.
Pay Range: $18.89 hourly.
Application Deadline: August 30, 2026.

Position Goal

The Cook is responsible for food preparation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)/Head Start.

Company Paid Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental (Voluntary Coverage)

Voluntary Insurance Plans

• Health and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage

Additional Benefits

• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Qualifications & Conditions Of Employment

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of food service experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid Car Insurance.
• Receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior to hire and resubmit every two (2) years.
• Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every three (3) years thereafter.
• Receive clearance through National FBI fingerprint checks. Fingerprints must be submitted for national check prior to hire or start date at the center. Resubmit every four (4) years.
• Provide TB screening clearance upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogen (Universal Precautions) within ten (10) days of employment and update annually.
• Complete ServSafe online Food Handler Certificate of Achievement within ten (1) days of employment and update every three (3) years.
• Complete Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting Training within three (3) months of employment and update every three (3) years.
• Obtain First Aid Training within three (3) months of employment and update every two (2) years.
• Obtain CPR Training within three (3) months of employment and update every two (2) years.
• Complete CCDBG Essentials Training within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Attend a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of in-service training annually.
• Training activities must be accomplished within work hours scheduled or training hours approved by HACAP.
• Paid time and mileage calculated from the nearest HACAP service site to the population cluster to be served by the employee or from the employee's residence whichever is nearer.

Equal Opportunity

HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail].

Additional Information

For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.