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Child-Parent Centers, Inc.

Cook

Tucson, AZ

$15.45/hr

... of preschool and toddler aged children. The Cook enjoys the convenience of a semi-commercial ... Reporting to the Center Manager or Center Director, the Cook position is an entry-level position ...

Child-Parent Centers, Inc.

Cook

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$15.45/hr

... of preschool and toddler aged children. The Cook enjoys the convenience of a semi-commercial ... Reporting to the Center Manager or Center Director, the Cook position is an entry-level position ...

Child-Parent Centers, Inc.

Cook - Marana

Marana, AZ

$15.45/hr

... of preschool aged children. The Cook enjoys the convenience of a semi-commercial kitchen ... Reporting to the Center Manager or Center Director, the Cook position is an entry-level position ...

Deaconess

Food Service Specialist (PART-TIME)

Newburgh, IN · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Onsite children's care centers (Infant through Pre-K) * Tuition reimbursement * Payactiv- earned ... Other Key Words: Entry level, Cook, Cafeteria, menu, dishes, Supplemental, TWH, Representative, Rep ...

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Preschool Cook job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 23% Full Time, 58% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

Assistant Cook

Community Development Institute Head Start

Wilmington, DE • On-site

$17.48/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Description: We are looking to hire a friendly Assistant Cook to help prepare meals and to serve our Head Start children. Applicant will assist in preparation of hot items for breakfast and lunch. Other food preparation duties include preparing fruit and vegetables and serving Head Start children swiftly and efficiently. The Assistant Cook may prepare foods for infants and toddlers and/or preschool children following the USDA/CACFP standards. As a minimum requirement, the applicant must be 18 years of age and be able to comply with any state food permit/health requirements. Experience in quantity food preparation and inventory control is preferred. Previous Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred. This is an entry-level position requiring no education qualifications unless there is a local or state regulation that requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
Benefits:
  • Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
  • $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
  • $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
  • Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
  • Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
  • Paid trainings
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
  • $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
  • Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

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CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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