Head Start Cook: Weekday Kitchen, Nutritious Meals for Kids

Union County Community Action (UCCA); Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Health Insurance (BCBSNC)

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) after 1 year

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) in Monroe, NC is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, family-style meals for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

The role offers a consistent weekday schedule with a starting rate of $13.16 per hour and a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm. Join a mission-driven team with benefits including PSLF eligibility, BCBSNC health coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), 12 paid holidays, tuition assistance, and professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year of related food service experience preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification required within six months of employment.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and submit to random drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Assist with food inventory and supply organization.
• Follow CACFP and program nutrition guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Support a positive dining experience for children.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) in Monroe, NC is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, family-style meals for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

The role offers a consistent weekday schedule with a starting rate of $13.16 per hour and a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm. Join a mission-driven team with benefits including PSLF eligibility, BCBSNC health coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), 12 paid holidays, tuition assistance, and professional