Cook for Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action; Fulton (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community action agency as a Cook for Head Start. You will prepare meals and make a meaningful impact on children and families. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a 4-day work week while contributing to your community's well-being.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Opportunities for Advancement

CMCA Swag

Qualifications

• Prefer one year of experience preparing food in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing food and preparing meals following the Head Start menu.

Skills

Food Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community and enjoy working with children? Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) is hiring Cooks for our Head Start centers in Fulton and Centralia. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, paid time off, and a 4-day work week—Tuesday through Friday!

Position Highlights

• Pay: $13.75 per hour + benefits
• Duties: Purchasing food and preparing meals following the Head Start menu.

Job Requirements

• Prefer one year of experience preparing food in a commercial setting
• High School Diploma or GED required

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off, including 10 paid holidays and a paid 2-week winter break
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 4-day work week (Tuesday - Friday)
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• CMCA Swag

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on children and families? If yes, apply today! We are eager to grow your career.

CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve community quality of life. We are committed to helping people help themselves and each other.

With over 230 staff across eleven counties, our team makes a positive difference daily. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities to build rewarding careers.

EOE. For more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program, visit www.cmca.us/careers.

Location: 65109, 65240

To apply, visit: Application Link. Please do not email resumes; applications are only accepted through the website.