Cook

East Missouri Action Agency has an opening for a Cook in Head Start . This position ensures that USDA guidelines and Head Start nutrition guidelines are met. Cooks are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and healthy center environment for the children. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preparing shopping lists, grocery shopping, serving food at safe temperatures, setting tables, operating kitchen equipment, cleaning kitchen, dining area and bathrooms, completing required paperwork, complying with health and safety standards and attending required trainings. Applicants must be 18 or older. Candidates should have enough training and experience in food preparation and nutrition to demonstrate the capability to operate a kitchen and manage food serving operations for a center the size to which they're assigned. Must be able to stand, walk and stoop for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift 35 pounds easily and be able to work around loud noise. Must receive and pass an annual physical and TB test and have had the Hepatitis A shot. Good attendance is required. This position works 35 hours per week and the starting pay is $15.68/hour with an excellent benefit package that includes the following: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Options (after 60 days) $25,000 of Employer Paid Life Insurance (after 60 days) Voluntary Life Insurance Options 403(b) Retirement Employee Contribution Option 403(b) Retirement Employer Contribution (after 1 year) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Insurance Options through Globe Life Summer and Christmas Break Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. EMAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify. Application Deadline: September 18th, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr East Missouri Action Agency, Inc.