Head Start Preschool Cook--Apache Head Start Center

Cook Position

The Cook is responsible for ensuring that meals are served in a safe, timely, and attractive manner and that all costs associated with preparation are adequately tracked. This individual is also responsible for ensuring that USDA, and Virginia Health Department, regulations are followed. This individual must order food and track inventory. The kitchen must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. This position requires regular attendance and punctuality as an essential part of the job function.

Prefer experience in food preparation and menu planning, and knowledge of USDA requirements and must secure ServSafe certification.

Must have a satisfactory driving record; Must possess or secure First Aid/CPR Certification; Must secure a ServSafe Certification.

Must get Fingerprinting, Child Protective Services check, TB PPD, Physical, DMV, Sworn Disclosure check, Sex Offender check, and Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol test.

Ability to lift minimum number of 50 pounds; This position requires bending, lifting, walking, talking, seeing, sitting, running, speaking, and hearing.

Tasks that involve infrequent possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues; Risk involved with travel to and from grocery store and/or worksites; Possible exposure to communicable diseases; Proper clothing.

Preferences: (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns).

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If you are an employee, please submit e-mail with application/resume' to View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are a current or former Head Start parent, agency volunteer or intern, please submit email at address above or mail to CVCA, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA 24630.

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