Position title
Cook
Description

Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced meals and snacks within the assigned facility according to the HS/EHS program and USDA requirements, policies, procedures, and within the EBCI and NC Board of Health guidelines.

Responsibilities
  • Approves reviews.
  • Compiles lists of needed food/supplies and places orders according to standard purchasing procedures and plans for their timely delivery.
  • Maintains and ensures proper, safe, and sanitary storage of food.
  • Prepares food according to require procedures, maintaining health and sanitation requirements.
  • Serves foods/snacks in appropriate manner, utensils, portions, and temperature.
  • Cleans and maintains kitchen, storage, and serving area insanitary condition according to health code standards.
  • Cleans and sterilizes cooking utensils, equipment, and dishes according to standard procedures.
  • Maintains accurate count of meals served, food/supplies used, produce, orders, and related records.
  • Assists with other duties within the facility as time permits and requested.
  • Prepares and serves refreshments or supplemental items as requested, for special occasions, i.e. parents meetings, graduations.
  • Assists nutritionist in planning meals/snacks as requested.
  • Attends in service and training as required.
  • Oversees and coordinates the work of other kitchen staff.
  • Provides training and assistance to kitchen staff as requested.
  • Assists with developing healthy menus.
  • Helps maintain and follow inventory, ordering, and stock procedures.
  • Assists in classroom and front desk as need.
  • Serves as a bus monitor.
  • Performs all duties according to established safety guidelines and Tribal policy.
  • Must have an annual physical and TB test.
Scope of Supervision

This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others.

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of related experience required. Experience working in a nutrition-related field, preparing food and engaging in customer service.

Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must be CPR/First Aid Certified. Serve Safe Certification required. Proof of vaccination status is required by Head Start Performance standards.

Disclaimer

* Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.

Employment Type
Full-time
Program
Enterprise Development
Division

Commerce

Pay Level

06 Non Exempt

Pay Range
$16.37-$20.47 Per hour
Date posted
July 21, 2025
Valid through
December 31, 2025

ALL JOB POSTINGS CLOSE AT 11:59PM EST ON THE CLOSE DATE.

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