Careers

Cook

Location: Black River Falls, WI
Starting Wage: $15.80 to $19.77
Department: Head Start
Shift: Days
Status: Part Time - 34hours per week

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a part-time Cook to work at our Black River Falls Head Start Center located at 905 Alder Street, Black River Falls, WI.

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

Essential Functions:

Tasks:

• Set up meal service procedures
• Prepare and serve breakfast, noon lunch, and snacks
• Comply with Head Start and USDA nutrition standards and preparing meals
• Plan and post weekly menus
• Consult with the Health Manager and/or agency nutritionist at regular intervals
• Attend yearly agency nutrition training
• Purchase food and food related items to maintain inventory
• Store all food items to safeguard quality
• Prepare menus and recipes for parents’ newsletters
• Plan and carry out food related activities for children
• Arrange food related displays for classrooms
• Wash dishes
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen and serving area
• Complete monthly inventory to assure accountability
• Check invoices and statements for accuracy
• Maintain accurate food service records

Other Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of nutritional needs of preschool children
• Knowledge of proper methods of storing foods
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and must:
• Must have proficient cooking skills
• Have recordkeeping abilities
• Have budgeting abilities
• Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Be punctual
• Be able to make decisions sometimes immediately
• Have good organizational skills

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience or training in nutritional menu planning
• Quantity food purchasing and preparation
• Must meet current certifications as outlined in the Wisconsin Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations and the Head Start Program Performing Standards
• Must be 18 years of age
• 4 hours of annual training in kitchen sanitation, food handling, and nutrition

Licenses, Certifications, Authorization Required:

• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must have an insured vehicle
• Must meet Western DairyLand’s insurability requirements

This is a part time, 34 hours per week, school year position working Monday through Thursday, and the starting wage is $15.80 to $19.77 per hour depending on qualifications.

We offer a complete benefits package including:

Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave

• Summers off

• 60 hours of vacation during the school year
• 17 hours of personal time off annually
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Sick leave accrued at 0.05709 hours per hour worked
  • approximately 6 hours of sick leave per month for full-time employees
  • maximum accrued sick leave of 408 hours
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability agency paid

 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match 

Employees can contribute immediately. After 1 year of employment, the agency will contribute between 3 and 6 percent, dependent on the employee's contribution.

Health Insurance

• 90% of premiums covered for individual coverage
• 75% premiums covered for additional coverage needed
• $3,750 deductible reimbursement for individuals and up to $6,500 reimbursed for family deductibles
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health and Dependent Care

Dental Insurance

• Single $36.67 per month
• Family $108.20 per month

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program - fully paid
• Basic Life Insurance - fully paid (plus additional group coverage amounts)
• Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
• Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
• Employees have access to our Discount Marketplace
• WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To apply for this position:

1. Complete an affirmative action form
2. Apply on our website or send a cover letter and resume to HR@wdeoc.org

This agency is an equal opportunity employer.