Head Start Cook — Full-Time, Benefit-Packed Kitchen

Southern Seven Health Department

Metropolis (IL)

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 16,000

Full time

7 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Cafeteria plan
Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Seven Health Department in Metropolis, Illinois is seeking a Head Start Cook to prepare meals for children enrolled in the Head Start program, ensuring CACFP compliance, nutrition, flavor, and color variety.

This full-time, 10-month position offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, personal and sick time accrual, holidays, health and life insurance, and an employer-sponsored cafeteria plan.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meals for children in Head Start program meeting CACFP requirements.
  • Submit requisitions for food and supplies by due date.
  • Accept local supplies and maintain inventory records.
  • Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen per regulations.
  • Develop partnerships with parents/caregivers and participate in staff activities.

Skills

High School diploma
Food Safety Certification
18+ years

Education

High School diploma or GED
Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification

Job description

Southern Seven Health Department in Metropolis, Illinois is seeking a Head Start Cook to prepare meals for children enrolled in the Head Start program, ensuring CACFP compliance, nutrition, flavor, and color variety.

This full-time, 10-month position offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, personal and sick time accrual, holidays, health and life insurance, and an employer-sponsored cafeteria plan.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Cook
Cook

Southern Seven Health Department • Metropolis (IL)

On-site
GBP 15,000 - 16,000
Health insurance
Cafeteria plan
Paid time off
Head Start Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen Lead
Head Start Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen Lead

East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. • Farmington (MO)

On-site
USD 18,000 - 25,000
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
+10
Head Start Cook — 4-Day Week & Benefits
Head Start Cook — 4-Day Week & Benefits

cmcaus • Garden City (MO)

On-site
USD 17,000 - 24,000
4-day work week
Paid time off
Holidays
+5
Head Start Cook Substitute
Head Start Cook Substitute

Southern Seven Health Department • Ullin (IL)

On-site
USD 21,000 - 25,000
Early Head Start: Infant & Toddler Teacher
Early Head Start: Infant & Toddler Teacher

Southern Seven Health Department • Metropolis (IL)

On-site
USD 24,000 - 31,000
Vacation, personal, and sick time accr
Holidays
Health and life insurance
+1
Impactful Early Childhood Teacher Head Start
Impactful Early Childhood Teacher Head Start

Southern Seven Health Department • Metropolis (IL)

On-site
USD 25,000 - 30,000
Vacation time
Personal time
Sick time accrual
+4
Head Start Cook - 4-Day Week, Benefits & Growth
Head Start Cook - 4-Day Week, Benefits & Growth

Central Missouri Community Action • Fulton (MO)

On-site
USD 21,000 - 22,000
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
+4
Head Start Cook: Nutritious Meals, Full-Time, Great Benefits
Head Start Cook: Nutritious Meals, Full-Time, Great Benefits

CL b26e2053 4b41 46e1 ad40 428e12af00c0 • Glade Spring (VA)

On-site
USD 30,000 - 42,000
403(b) retirement plan
Health insurance
Dental and Vision coverage
+4
Teacher-Infants & Toddlers
Teacher-Infants & Toddlers

Southern Seven Health Department • Metropolis (IL)

On-site
USD 24,000 - 31,000
Vacation, personal, and sick time accr
Holidays
Health and life insurance
+1
Cook for Head Start
Cook for Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action • Fulton (MO)

On-site
USD 21,000 - 22,000
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
+4