Head Start Cook – Nutritious Meals for Kids

York County Community Action Corp; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

York County Community Action Corp (YCCAC) Head Start is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for young children in a supportive, mission-driven environment. This is a stable weekday position with a 30-hour work week across 48 weeks per year.

As the Cook, you will prepare, cook, and serve meals following CACFP guidelines, order and store groceries, maintain a clean kitchen, and complete meal counts and logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food preparation required.
• Experience in institutional, school, childcare, or nutrition services preferred.
• Experience maintaining food sanitation standards and proper cleaning/dishwashing preferred.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children is a plus.
• Must obtain ServSafe Food Handler certification within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks following CACFP guidelines and approved menus.
• Order, receive, inspect, and store food and supplies; maintain inventory records.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen following food safety standards.
• Complete documentation: meal counts, temperature logs, menus, inventory, and food records.
• Support family-style meal service and collaborate with classroom staff to encourage healthy eating.
• Participate in nutrition education activities, menu planning, and family engagement events.
• Transport meals and assist with food service for program activities and events.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Documentation

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

Job description

York County Community Action Corp (YCCAC) Head Start is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for young children in a supportive, mission-driven environment. This is a stable weekday position with a 30-hour work week across 48 weeks per year.

As the Cook, you will prepare, cook, and serve meals following CACFP guidelines, order and store groceries, maintain a clean kitchen, and complete meal counts and logs.