Head Start Cook - Marshall (#1126B)

United Community Action Partnership, Inc; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

13 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

401k retirement plan

HSA

FSA - medical & dependent care

Wellness Program

Job summary

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. in Marshall, MN is seeking a Head Start Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in a safe, clean kitchen. You will support children's health, nutrition, and success daily.

Responsibilities include cooking meals per menus, maintaining records, managing supplies, and helping with recruitment and safety procedures in a childcare setting. This is a full-time, 36-hour/week position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and have experience preparing food in a commercial/institutional setting.
• Preferred: Food Manager Certification
• Preferred: CPR/First Aid Certification and knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals: breakfast, lunch, and snacks following approved menus.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines.
• Meet individual dietary needs and requirements.
• Order groceries and kitchen supplies; maintain inventory.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with licensing.
• Maintain meal counts and food production records; other required documentation.
• Share information about Head Start with families and community members.
• Follow emergency procedures and help maintain a safe environment for children and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Food safety

Professionalism

Community support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB STATUS

Full time (36 hours/week), 12 Months Per Year starting As Soon As Possible

LOCATION

Marshall, MN

Help provide healthy meals that fuel learning and growth! As a Head Start Cook, you'll prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen environment. You'll play an important role in supporting children's health, nutrition, and success every day!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare Meals: Cook and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks following approved menus.
• Keep Food Safe: Follow food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines to ensure meals are prepared safely.
• Support Special Diets: Prepare meals that meet individual dietary needs and requirements.
• Manage Supplies: Order groceries and kitchen supplies and maintain inventory.
• Maintain the Kitchen: Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and in compliance with licensing requirements.
• Complete Records: Maintain meal counts, food production records, inventories, and other required documentation.
• Support Recruitment: Help share information about Head Start with families and community members.
• Promote Safety: Follow emergency procedures and help maintain a safe environment for children and staff.

SKILLS TO WOW US

• You communicate well with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• You are organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• You work well independently and as part of a team.
• You understand food safety and sanitation practices or are willing to learn.
• You maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• You enjoy supporting children and families in your community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: Must be 18 years of age or older and have experience preparing food in a commercial, institutional, school, childcare, or similar setting, or an equivalent combination of education training, an experience.
• Preferred: Food Manager Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification, and knowledge of food safety, health, and sanitation regulations.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Salary range of $16.41 - $24.90/hour - plus benefits!
• Full-time (36 hours per week), 12-Month Position, Non-Union Position
• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!

BENEFITS

• PTO
• 13 paid holidays each year
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
• hospital indemnity insurance
• basic life insurance
• voluntary life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• HSA
• FSA - medical & dependent care
• Proximal Health
• CancerCare
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• a Wellness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE

Open tothe public until filled.

CONTACT

• United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
• 320-235-0850
• [e-mail]

WEBSITE

www.unitedcapmn.org

United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.