Head Cook - Richland County

OHCAC Head Start; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College reimbursement

Paid in-service trainings

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

OHCAC Head Start in Mansfield, OH is hiring a kitchen position to support meals for infants to preschoolers across our four-county service area. Under general supervision, you will operate standard kitchen equipment to cook, prepare and serve meals for the children, and keep utensils and areas clean and compliant with health regulations.

You will participate in ongoing training opportunities and benefit from a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid

Qualifications

• Operates standard kitchen equipment to cook and serve food for children.
• Ensures all areas meet state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate kitchen equipment to cook and serve meals for children.
• Deliver food and maintain cleanliness of utensils, pans, cambros, carts and trash cans.
• Ensure compliance with state/local regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment operation

Food service

Job description

A Job With A Purpose

We're looking for passionate foundation builders to join us in impacting children and changing lives during the critical first 2,000 days!

At OHCAC Head Start, we recognize that 90% of the brain is formed before a child even steps into a kindergarten classroom.

As part of the Early Learning team, your work with infants to preschoolers will provide life-changing solutions to the children and families we serve.

We have opportunities in all 4 counties we serve; Marion, Morrow, Crawford, & Richland.

Our Head Start Locations

The OHCAC Head Start Classrooms providehigh-quality care for children during the critical first 2,000 days of life by operating 8 learning centers, serving children birth through five years old, in Marion, Morrow, Crawford, & Richland counties.Because of our high standards, all sites achieved a 5-Star rating on the Step-Up-To-Quality system.

Employee Resources and Benefits

All employees are afforded opportunities for personal and professional growth. With our innovative and collaborative mentoring and coaching sessions, all teachers receive enhanced curriculum, assessment, and observation training and tools to help provide ongoing support.

OHCAC Head Startoffers

• Base Pay: $19.66hour
• College reimbursement benefit to help all full-time, benefit eligible employees advance their education.
• Opportunity for staff to attend paid in-service trainings, seminars, training sessions, and meetings outside of the organization to stay on top of research and best practices.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer contribution (regardless of employee’s contribution amount), vacation/sick/holiday paid time off, employer paid life insurance and long-term disability, and many other benefits.

Job Summary

• Under general supervision, operates standard kitchen equipment to cook, prepares and serve food for the children, delivers food, operates and cleans utensils and appliances, washes dishes, pans, cambros, food carts and trash cans.
• Ensures all areas meet state and local regulations.

Background Checks

OHCAC is a drug-free employer. Drug testing of both current staff and new hires will be conducted.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of

• Driver's Record Check
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Test
• Employment References check

OHCAC is anEqual Opportunity Employerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.