Cook

Alliance Center for Education is seeking an experienced, qualified cook for its Head Start Program. This is a 10-month, 8 hours per day position. Candidate must be a self-starter, independently able to prepare breakfast, lunch and snack for 100-plus preschool age children, based on USDA guidelines. Candidate is responsible for transporting meals from kitchen to classroom and retrieving service containers after each meal. No phone calls or walk-ins. Position is open until filled.

Alliance Center for Education's sole purpose for being is to teach children and help families grow . This defining purpose aligns us all and brings us closer to fulfilling our service statement - t o create a world where a family's income doesn't determine a child's outcome . We have the chance to change the future for our children, and we are looking for teammates who share in our values and want to be a part of that change.

Qualifications

Required:

- High School Diploma

- Minimum 2 years experience as a cook

- Good organizational and time management skills

- Must be able to work independently as well as routinely contribute within a team

- Flexibility and reliable transportation

Preferred:

- ServSafe Certification

- Experience as a cook in a school or daycare setting

Why Youll Love Working With Us

Benefits That Truly Support You

- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Match

- Employer‑Sponsored Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision options available)

- Employer‑Paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability Insurance

- Employer‑Paid Life Insurance

- $500 Hiring Bonus (paid after 90 days, performance‑based)

Additional Perks

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for dependents

- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave (10‑month positions)

- Paid holidays

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Instructional coaching and classroom support

Requirements Before You Start: Please note all applicants must submit the following documentation:

- Criminal Background Check w/Fingerprints - subsequent to qualifying letter

- Official Education Transcript

- Current Physical Exam

- Current TB Test

- Pre-employment drug screening and ongoing random screenings

Ready to make a difference every single day? Apply now and become part of a team thats changing lives—one child, one family at a time.
Alliance Center for Education – Where Passion Meets Purpose