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Central Missouri Community Action

Cook for Head Start

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Jefferson City, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$32,426 / year median in Missouri

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community and enjoy working with children? Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) is hiring a Cook for our Head Start center in Jefferson City, MO . We offer competitive pay, great benefits, paid time off , and a 4-day work week -that's right, just Tuesday through Friday!

Position Highlights:

Pay:

$15.10 per hour + benefits

Duties:

Purchasing food and preparing meals following the Head Start menu.

Job Requirements:

Prefer one year of experience preparing food in a commercial setting Prefer High School Diploma or GED required

Benefits:

Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays. Medical, dental, life and vision insurance Retirement Plan 4-day work week (Tuesday - Friday) Paid 2 week winter break Opportunities for advancement Professional development opportunities CMCA swag and spirit! Are you ready to make a lasting impact on children and families? If you said yes, apply today! We are ready to grow you and your career! CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers . EOE. Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.

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