Cook - Marana

Child-Parent Centers; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

Child-Parent Centers, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Cook for the Marana Head Start site. The role involves preparing meals that meet CACFP and Head Start standards, planning menus, and ordering supplies for a full-time program in a busy kitchen.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and prior food service experience. It is an in-person, daytime schedule with some evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED and 18+ years old.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with clean record.
• Experience in food service activities including meal preparation and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks following CACFP and Head Start guidelines.
• Plan meals, calculate food needs, and place orders using the centralized system.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and cleanliness; handle dishes and surfaces.
• Demonstrate sanitary practices and personal hygiene in food prep.
• Provide nutrition information to children and parents and assist activities.
• Prepare, deliver and pick up food carts as needed.
• Store and label foods and prepare meals for dietary needs.

Skills

CACFP knowledge

Arizona driver’s license

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position: Cook

Level: Entry | Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week | Location: Marana Head Start, 13660 North McDuff Road, Marana, AZ 85653

Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. In-person work; may require some evenings and weekends. Center may require work through mid-June to mid-July depending on program cycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks using cycle menus that comply with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Head Start guidelines.
• Plan meals, calculate food requirements, and order food from the vendor using the centralized ordering system; limit local shopping to center workday times.
• Maintain the kitchen to meet sanitation requirements; wash dishes, clean stoves, carts, and work surfaces; keep surfaces grease- and clutter-free.
• Demonstrate sanitary practices in food preparation and personal hygiene.
• Provide nutrition information and experiences for children and parents; assist with classroom nutrition activities as needed.
• Prepare, deliver, and pick up food carts as required by center needs.
• Store food properly, label and date all items, and prepare meals for children with special dietary needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; must be 18 years of age.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Experience in food service activities: meal preparation, meal scheduling, food handling and storage, inventory, ordering, and familiarity with CACFP requirements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; able to pass a company-paid physical exam and a DES Centralized Background Check.
• Submit AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.
• Pass state-required immunizations and a Tuberculosis self-assessment according to policy.
• Ability to obtain Arizona Food Safety Manager Certification and Food Handlers Certification within one month of employment.

Benefits

• Paid leave: 25 paid holidays, 5 days Annual Leave after one year (up to 10 days annually thereafter), 5 days Personal leave in first year, 8 days per year thereafter, up to 5 days Sick leave per year.
• Insurance: dental, vision, health plans (PPO options), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, life coverage; supplemental coverages (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance) and pet insurance where available.
• Retirement: Agency contribution after eligibility, 401(k) deferral eligibility.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Indoor environment with exposure to heat, cleaning chemicals, sharp knives, hot foods and equipment.
• Frequent activities: stooping, bending, reaching, carrying 0–25 lbs, operating kitchen equipment; occasional lifting 20–50 lbs; clerical tasks.

Other Requirements (post-hire)

• Travel to different sites in a private vehicle as needed.
• Provide proof of immunizations and maintain fingerprint clearance and annual background checks.
• Right to work in the USA (I-9 verification required).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (including Infant/Child).

Experience (Desired)

• Spanish language ability (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
• Three years’ experience with CACFP or School Lunch Program.
• Three years’ experience with Head Start programs.
• Experience with Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compliance

Child-Parent Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description reflects the essential functions of the role; other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.