Headstart Cook

Arkansas Early Learning Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a passionate Cook to join its team. This role focuses on promoting child wellness by providing nutritional services in a childcare setting. With a full-time schedule and weekends off, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. The organization offers competitive pay, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are dedicated to making a difference in your community and have a background in cooking, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred experience of 6 months in full service cooking.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals according to approved menus.
• Promote child wellness through nutritional services.

Skills

Full service cooking experience

Nutritional planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Type: per hour Benefits: Insurance, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays and Breaks, and More

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL) , we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer free Infant and Toddler c hildcare program s serving 11 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. We offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Being on our team at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about your career in education and helping your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life by being an Early Head Start Teacher Aide/Program Assistant here. T o meet the objectives of our mission, we are looking for people who share our purpose and mission to help children and families who are at a disadvantage. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

NOW HIRINg a Cook:

Under the direction of the Nutrition Manager, the Cook will promote child wellness by providing nutritional services that supplement those of the home and community by planning and preparing meals according to approved menus.

Education and Experience:

• 18 years old or older
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• At least six (6) months of full service cooking experience preferred.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community? APPLY NOW!!

Sound like the right place for you? Apply now to join our growing team!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT: Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.