COOK - HOURLY (FULL-TIME)

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026.

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:15 am - 3:45 pm. School Day/School Year.

Pay Range: $18.89 hourly.

The Cook is responsible for food preparation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)/Head Start.

Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental (Voluntary Coverage)

Health and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage

Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

High School Diploma or GED.

One (1) year of food service experience.

Valid Car Insurance.

Receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior to hire and resubmit every two (2) years.

HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that their application has been received.