Cook

About the role

PACE, Inc. is seeking a qualified Cook to join our Head Start Program team. Head Start and Early Head Start provide family-centered child development programming for over 200+ income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals: breakfast, lunch, and snacks for preschool children and classroom staff.
• Ensure meals are consistently prepared in accordance with federal and state guidelines using the best nutrition and food processing practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience preparing meals for over 100+ children daily.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in quantity food purchasing.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and food safety practices.
• School food service experience is preferred.
• SERV Safe Certification required within 90 days of hiring.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be physically able to climb stairs, stand, bend, walk continuously throughout the workday, lift and carry items weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Must meet state and federal mandates pertaining to credentials and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must pass CORI and DCF background checks.

Skills

• SERV Safe Certification required within 90 days of hiring.
• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Low-cost health insurance, dental, and no-cost term life insurance.

Pay

• \$20.96 - \$25.96 per hour, plus an additional \$1.00 for a dual language speaker.

Schedule

• 35 hours per week.
• 42 - 52 weeks per year.

Application

To apply, please visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the Programs tab.