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Head Start Birth-5 Cook

5/7/2026

The cook is responsible for preparing and storing food while maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards. They must also manage records for supplies and serve meals in a family-style setting.

Salary

15.33 - 16.99 USD

Working Hours

30 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC) was founded in 1965 to serve the citizens of southern Indiana, primarily in Crawford, Harrison, Perry, and Spencer Counties. The agency is funded through a combination of federal, state, and local resources. The primary objective of LHDC is to provide self-help and self-sufficiency opportunities for the low-income citizens of the service area, while continually striving to address the unmet service needs. LHDC is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives of the low income, representatives of the private sector, and public officials. The various programs administered by LHDC are guided by policy and advisory councils made up of local volunteers. Mission Statement Reducing poverty to improve lives and communities in southern Indiana. Vision Statement We believe in economic and social justice for all people across southern Indiana...now and always. The Promise of Community Action “Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.” Equal Opportunity LHDC provides services to all regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Role

Description

Head Start has an opening for a part-time Cook position working 30 hours a week. Responsible for maintaining sanitation standards, safety, preparing and storing food, maintaining accurate records for food purchases and supplies, serving meals and snacks in a family-style setting, participating in staff meetings, and staff development.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be willing to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months of hire. Previous experience with food preparation is desirable with the ability to learn and implement food programs, if necessary.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Child Care Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical, and complete an annual T.B. test.

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to for part-time benefit eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, paid holidays, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

To apply online, go to www.lhdc.org.

You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or HR@lhdc.org.

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Food PreparationSanitation StandardsFood StorageRecord KeepingMeal ServingSafety Compliance