Cook Head Start – Lewiston Center

Cook

Full Time • Head Start – Lewiston Center
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
Assistant Cook (288) – Lewiston Center
 
So much fun stuff happens in our classrooms every day! And that fun is powered through the good, nutritious meals prepared in our kitchens.  LCECP is seeking a good cook, who has strong understanding of kitchen safety, and meal preparation. 
 
Position Summary: 
 
Our Assistant Cooks are an important part of the kitchen team at LCECP, by helping to prepare all the healthy, nutritious meals that come out of our kitchens to feed our students. We are looking for someone who likes being part of a team and making a difference in children’s lives. We are looking for a good cook, who enjoys a fast-paced job.
 
The Assistant Cook will be responsible for: 
·         Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment 
·         Work with the Kitchen Supervisor and Cook to ensure an accurate inventory 
·         Complete all reporting, neatly and accurately 
·         Completed food preparation and serves food as assigned
 
Contact Human Resources for a full job description. 
 
Education Requirement: 
 
·         High school diploma or GED 
·         Experience working in a commercial kitchen 
·         Must be willing to get further education as needed/required to acquire or maintain skills. 
 
This position is eligible for medical and dental benefits after 90 days
 
Full- time: Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 4:30 pm/ Friday 7 am to 11 am 
35 hrs. a week/ 35 weeks a year 
 
 For questions about this position, please email humanresources@lcecp.org
No phone calls, please.
 
Position closes: September 1st, 2025   
Compensation: $16.11 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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