Cook (Head Start)

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The Position:

We are recruiting for a full time Cook will be responsible for providing assistance in all areas of food preparation according to planned/approved CACFP guidelines; serving clients; ordering, receiving and storing supplies; completing necessary paperwork and inventory control; and maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen and equipment.

At a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Experience is preferred. 

Hiring Range -$11.41-$15.11(actual)

$9.48-$12.55 (prorate)

The Location:

Ware Head Start, 1235 McDonald Street ,  Waycross 31501

Why Should You Apply:

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave that accrues day 1

15 Paid Holidays & Monday- Friday Work Week!

Low-Cost Medical Insurance + Free Employee Dental & Vision Insurance

Free Life Insurance up to 2 times salary + Free Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan eligibility day 1 & MORE

Interested?

Internal Applicants: please apply online from your Paylocity home page, click Resources, Internal Job Postings

External Applicants: please apply online at www.myactionpact.org

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Deadline to apply is: 8/26/2025

Our team at action pact works hard, has fun, and changes people’s lives. If you are looking for work that is challenging and meaningful, come join our team!

Duties of the Cook include providing assistance in all areas of food preparation according to planned/approved guidelines; serving clients; receiving and storing supplies; and maintaining clean and orderly kitchen and equipment.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the preparation of food; cut, peel, chop, slice, etc., various vegetables, meals and other food stuffs using routine and heavy duty kitchen equipment
2. Participate in cooking, baking, frying, broiling, etc. using standard or heavy duty stove at appropriate temperature and cooking time as called for by recipe
3. Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies in designated locations; help in maintaining accurate records and inventories
4. Participate in serving clients
5. Clean work area, equipment and utensils, promptly in accordance with daily work routine; wash, scrub, and store in neat and orderly fashion; and keep entire kitchen area, including floors, walls, appliance, storage space following sanitary rules and guidelines
6. Assist in instructing volunteers assigned as kitchen help
7. Participate in staff meetings, and training sessions as required
8. Communicate and problem solve with Center Coordinator
9. Ensure meals are prepared on schedule
10. Maintain good personal appearance and hygiene
11. Maintain confidentiality
12. Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Education: Must be able to read and write and understand general instructions in carrying out work assignments.