Head Start Cook (Northampton)

Center For Extended Care At Amherst; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Plans

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Sick

Vacation

Float time

12.5 paid Holidays

Job summary

Community Action Head Start & Early Learning Programs in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Head Start Cook to prepare nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks for infant/toddler and preschool children. The candidate should be highly motivated with a passion for cooking for children and maintain a good driving record.

The position is 37.5 hours per week during the school year and 35 hours during the 14-week summer term.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year cooking experience.
• SERV Safe and allergen awareness certifications.
• Must have a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks for infant/toddler and preschool children.
• Cook with allergen awareness and dietary considerations in mind.
• Maintain proper food safety and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Cooking

Food service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SERV Safe Certification

Allergen awareness

Job description

Head Start Cook (Northampton)

Community Action Head Start & Early Learning Programs has a unique opportunity for a food service professional. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and have a passion for cooking for children, including preparing nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks for infant/toddler and preschool aged children.

This is a 37.5hrs/week school year, 35 hrs/week summer months (14 weeks) position. High school diploma or GED and 1 years cooking experience, current SERV safe and allergen awareness certifications. Must have a good driving record. Excellent benefits, training, supervision and collaborative environment.

Pay range is: $20.38 $21.62

Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, including CORI, DCF, SORI and fingerprint-based checks.

We offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick
• Vacation
• Float time
• 12.5 paid Holidays

Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Community Action is committed to a diverse workforce. AA/EOE/ADA

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