Head Start Cook – Nutritious Meals & Sign-On Bonus

York County Community Action Corporation; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

York County Community Action Corp. (YCCAC) Head Start is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for young children in a mission-driven environment.

This full-time cook position holds a 30-hour workweek across 48 weeks per year, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The Cook will oversee daily food service operations, following CACFP guidelines, managing inventories, maintaining sanitary kitchens, and documenting meal counts and logs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation.
• Experience in institutional, school, childcare, or nutrition services preferred.
• Experience maintaining food sanitation standards, cleaning, and dishwashing preferred.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Handler certification within the required timeframe.
• Successful completion of required background and child protective services checks.
• No active SAM exclusions or debarment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

York County Community Action Corp. (YCCAC) Head Start is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for young children in a mission-driven environment.

This full-time cook position holds a 30-hour workweek across 48 weeks per year, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The Cook will oversee daily food service operations, following CACFP guidelines, managing inventories, maintaining sanitary kitchens, and documenting meal counts and logs.