Cook – Full Time

About the role

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, the Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation and delivery of meals to Head Start centers. Major responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining sanitation, storing food, and delivering meals to classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for Head Start centers
• Maintain sanitation standards in the kitchen
• Store food properly
• Deliver meals to classrooms

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of food prep experience
• SERV Safe credential required or obtained within six months of employment
• Current Florida Driver’s license
• Reliable transportation with state-required minimum vehicle insurance and uninsured motorist insurance
• Must meet all Department of Children and Families requirements for employment
• Ability to stand for the majority of work hours
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Must pass a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Florida HB 531, 2025)

Pay

$15.45 per hour, full-time (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).