Head Start Cook: Nourishing Meals & Safe Kitchen Leader

Child Care Resources Inc; White Pine (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start programs in East Tennessee are seeking an organized Cook to prepare nutritious meals, manage kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with USDA CACFP guidelines. The role supports children ages 0-5 and works with Nutrition staff and teachers.

Responsibilities include meal prep, inventory, ordering, record-keeping, and collaboration with program staff to promote healthy eating and education for families and children.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment physical and disease screening required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required and kept updated.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and complete breakfast and lunch preparation.
• Order, receive, and verify food deliveries against invoices.
• Maintain accurate records of food purchases, inventory, and meal counts.
• Ensure sanitary kitchen operations and proper food storage.

Skills

Pre-employment physical

First Aid/CPR

Background check

Driver's license

Professional development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start programs in East Tennessee are seeking an organized Cook to prepare nutritious meals, manage kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with USDA CACFP guidelines. The role supports children ages 0-5 and works with Nutrition staff and teachers.

Responsibilities include meal prep, inventory, ordering, record-keeping, and collaboration with program staff to promote healthy eating and education for families and children.