Cook Aide (Oswego Head Start)

OCO Default Branding; Town of West Monroe (NY); On-site; USD 21,394 - 27,813; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)

Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)

403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan

Term Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

OCO Default Branding in Town of West Monroe, NY, is hiring a part-time position to assist the Head Start Cook. Responsibilities include preparing meals, cleaning, and supporting preschool classes. The role is flexible with working hours and offers a competitive pay range of $15.53 to $20.19 per hour.

This position spans 20 hours a week and is essential for ensuring a nurturing environment for children. Applicants must have a high school diploma and the ability to work effectively with children and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and move about for the entire shift and lift objects over 35 lbs.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with children and staff.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook with the delivery of place settings and food items.
• Conduct daily cleaning and sanitation tasks after meals.
• Substitute for the Cook in their absence as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work well with preschool children

Good judgment

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Pay or shift range: $15.53 USD to $20.19 USD. This is the expected pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.

Description

Part time position that will start on September 2026!

Part Time - 20 hours per week / 38 Weeks Per Year

Pay Rate: $15.53 to $20.19

Monday - Friday: 9:30am to 1:30pm

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.

About The Position

A part-time position assisting the Head Start Cook mainly with washing dishes and clean up/ set up for meals served to the preschool classes. Some food preparation duties as well.

OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY

Provides assistance to the Head Start Cook to ensure the timely preparation, serving and clean-up of meals.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Cook with the delivery of place settings, meal service items and food to classrooms.
• Assists Cook with food preparation as assigned.
• Assists Cook with serving meals.
• Assists the Cook with clean-up after meals including washing dishes, pans and sweeping the kitchen, operating dishwasher and other related duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist in providing efficient and timely meal service and clean-up.
• Performs daily cleaning/sanitation and routine weekly cleaning jobs as assigned by the cook.
• Participates in trainings and meetings as assigned.
• Substitutes in the Cook’s absence as assigned.
• May help with classroom food/cooking activities as time allows.
• Carries out responsibilities according to Federal and State regulations as well as Agency Policies and Procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work well with pre-school children, parents, and other staff members.
• Must exhibit good judgment, be organized, and flexible.
• Must work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have the physical ability to stand and move about for the entire shift and lift objects in excess of 35 lbs. regularly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

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