HS - Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Action pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities. For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve. Join up with action pact , an agency that was built on the promise that every family should have an opportunity for success.

The Position:

We are recruiting for a full time Cook will be responsible for providing assistance in all areas of food preparation according to planned/approved CACFP guidelines; serving clients; ordering, receiving and storing supplies; completing necessary paperwork and inventory control; and maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen and equipment.

At a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Experience is preferred. 

Hiring Range -$13.53-$15.87(actual)

$11.76--$13.79 (prorate)

The Location:

Ware Head Start, 1235 McDonald Street ,  Waycross 31501

Why Should You Apply:

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave that accrues day 1

15 Paid Holidays & Monday- Friday Work Week!

Low-Cost Medical Insurance + Free Employee Dental & Vision Insurance

Free Life Insurance up to 2 times salary + Free Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan eligibility day 1 & MORE

Interested?

Internal Applicants : please apply online from your Paylocity home page, click Resources, Internal Job Postings

External Applicant s: please apply online at

Click “Join the Action”. View current open positions.

Deadline to apply is: 11/2/2026

Our team at action pact works hard, has fun, and changes people’s lives. If you are looking for work that is challenging and meaningful, come join our team!

Job Purpose

Duties include assisting in all areas of food preparation following planned/approved guidelines; serving clients; receiving and storing supplies; and maintaining clean and orderly kitchen and equipment.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge: Knowledge of food preparation and handling.

Leadership: N/A

Supervisory: N/A

Language: English

Guidelines: Performance standards, Agency policies and procedures.

Complexity: Highly complex at times.

Scope: Monitors food preparation and serving process.

Environment: Work normally performed in a kitchen setting.

Contacts: Contacts with employees and clients.

Physical: Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs without assistance.

Travel: Less than 10% for meetings and training.

Other: Safety-conscious; Drug-Free workplace.

General Requirements

Education: Must be able to read and write and understand general instructions.

Other: Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Assist in food preparation using routine and heavy-duty equipment.
2. Participate in cooking, baking, frying, broiling using appropriate temperatures and times.
3. Assist in receiving and storing food/supplies; maintain accurate records and inventories.
4. Participate in serving clients.
5. Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, floors, walls, and storage areas per sanitation guidelines.
6. Assist in instructing volunteers assigned as kitchen help.
7. Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
8. Communicate and problem-solve with Center Coordinator.
9. Ensure meals are prepared on schedule.
10. Maintain good personal appearance and hygiene.
11. Maintain confidentiality.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.