Description

Cook – Part Year

Community Action Wayne/Medina (CAW/M)
Lodi, Ohio
Part-Time, Part-Year | Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $16.55–$17.56/hour

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Good nutrition is an essential part of every child’s success. Community Action Wayne/Medina is seeking a dependable and caring Cook to prepare nutritious meals that support children’s health, learning, and development while maintaining a safe and welcoming kitchen environment.

Why Join CAW/M?

• Four-day work week
• Retirement plan with employer contributions, if eligible
• Paid leave programs, if eligible
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mission-driven work that creates meaningful impact

What You’ll Do

As a Cook, you’ll:

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks in accordance with approved menus, portion requirements, and program standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and food service environment.
• Follow safe food handling practices, including proper storage, preparation, labeling, and monitoring of food temperatures.
• Transport food to assigned Head Start centers using approved containers and procedures.
• Assist with family-style meal service and cleanup and support children during mealtime as needed.
• Follow documented special dietary needs, food allergies, and substitutions accurately and consistently.
• Work with the Nutrition Manager and kitchen staff to support menu implementation, meal preparation, and effective food service operations.
• Maintain required food service documentation, including temperature, sanitation, production, and inventory records.
• Maintain required food safety training and certifications and follow applicable licensing, health department, and Head Start requirements. 

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of food service experience preferred; experience in a school, childcare, or institutional kitchen is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and food storage practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required food safety certification.
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to remain insurable under the Agency’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including recipes, menus, meal patterns, and food service procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage time effectively, and meet meal service schedules.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including a drug screen, physical examination, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.

Our Commitment

Community Action Wayne/Medina is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join Our Team

If you take pride in preparing nutritious meals and believe healthy food plays an important role in children’s success, we encourage you to apply today.