School Kitchen Hero: Nutritious Meals for Kids

Union County Community Action (UCCA); Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Union County Community Action, Inc. in Monroe, NC, is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare nutritious, family-style meals for children and staff in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This role offers a consistent weekday schedule with a starting rate of $13.16 per hour and a Monday–Friday, 6:30am–2:30pm shift.

Join a mission-driven team that supports children and families; UCCA provides robust benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Apply at www.uccainc.org/careers.

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.

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

Operate kitchen equipment

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Union County Community Action, Inc. in Monroe, NC, is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare nutritious, family-style meals for children and staff in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This role offers a consistent weekday schedule with a starting rate of $13.16 per hour and a Monday–Friday, 6:30am–2:30pm shift.

Join a mission-driven team that supports children and families; UCCA provides robust benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Apply at www.uccainc.org/careers.