Nutrition-focused Cook - Sign-On Bonus, Weekday Hours

Mainerafting; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

York County Community Action Corp. in Maine is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for young children under CACFP guidelines, with a 5,000 sign-on bonus and a 30-hour week across 48 weeks.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, inventory, safety, meal counts, and collaborate with staff on healthy eating. Requires HS diploma or GED, experience in food prep, ServSafe certification eligibility, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food preparation required.
• Experience in institutional, school, childcare, or nutrition services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks following CACFP guidelines and approved menus.
• Order, receive, inspect, and store food and supplies while maintaining inventory records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen by following food safety standards.
• Complete required documentation, including meal counts, temperature logs, menus, inventory, and 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

Sanitation standards

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

York County Community Action Corp. in Maine is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for young children under CACFP guidelines, with a 5,000 sign-on bonus and a 30-hour week across 48 weeks.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, inventory, safety, meal counts, and collaborate with staff on healthy eating. Requires HS diploma or GED, experience in food prep, ServSafe certification eligibility, and reliable transportation.