Head Start Birth-5 Cook

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Voluntary life insurance

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

401k plan

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation is seeking a part‑time Cook to support Head Start programs. The role involves maintaining sanitation and safety, preparing and storing meals, serving family‑style meals, and keeping accurate food purchase records.

You will participate in staff meetings and ongoing staff development. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a commitment to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months of hire.
• Previous food preparation experience desirable; ability to learn and implement food programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation standards and safety in food handling.
• Prepare and store food according to Head Start guidelines.
• Serve meals and snacks in a family‑style setting.
• Maintain accurate records for food purchases and supplies.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development.

Skills

Sanitation standards

Food preparation

Record keeping

Staff meetings participation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Head Start has an opening for a part‑time Cook position working 30 hours a week. Responsible for maintaining sanitation standards, safety, preparing and storing food, maintaining accurate records for food purchases and supplies, serving meals and snacks in a family‑style setting, participating in staff meetings, and staff development.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be willing to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months of hire. Previous experience with food preparation is desirable with the ability to learn and implement food programs, if necessary.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Child Care Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical, and complete an annual T.B. test.

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to for part‑time benefit eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, paid holidays, and 401k plan.

All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• voluntary life and life insurance
• vacation leave
• paid holidays
• 401k plan
• All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or [e-mail].

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.