Cook

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026

About the role

The Cook is responsible for food preparation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)/Head Start.

Schedule

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday from 7:15 am - 3:45 pm
• School Day/School Year

Pay

$18.89 hourly

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental (Voluntary Coverage)
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Options: Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of up to 9.44% of your gross wage
• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of food service experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Car Insurance

Conditions of Employment

• Receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior to hire and resubmit every two (2) years
• Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every three (3) years thereafter
• Receive clearance through National FBI fingerprint checks (fingerprints must be submitted for national check prior to hire or start date at the center; resubmit every four (4) years)
• Provide TB screening clearance upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogen (Universal Precautions) training within ten (10) days of employment and update annually
• Complete ServSafe online Food Handler Certificate of Achievement within ten (10) days of employment and update every three (3) years
• Complete Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting Training within three (3) months of employment and update every three (3) years
• Obtain First Aid Training within three (3) months of employment and update every two (2) years
• Obtain CPR Training within three (3) months of employment and update every two (2) years
• Complete CCDBG Essentials Training within ninety (90) days of employment
• Attend a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of in-service training annually (training activities must be accomplished within work hours scheduled or training hours approved by HACAP)
• Paid time and mileage calculated from the nearest HACAP service site to the population cluster to be served by the employee or from the employee's residence, whichever is nearer

Please attach any trainings, transcripts, or diplomas to your application.