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Luzerne County Head Start

Cook

Pay: $15.89/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 15 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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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.

$35,110 / year median in Pennsylvania

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

Cook Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Two Years' Experience in Food Service Preparation in an institutional setting

Responsibilities/Duties:

Prepare nutritious and attractive meals for children and staff according to a pre-arranged menu which meets the nutritional needs of each child as specified by the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Head Start. Participate in nutrition education activities with the teaching staff and maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness, proper food storage and preparation as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards. Terms of Employment Conditions of Employment Luzerne County Head Start requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal regulations. Proof of education is required to meet the qualifications for the position. Hours & Salary Full Time, school year positions

5 hrs/wk Working a school schedule August-June annually, with an established summer break between school years

Rate of Pay:

$15.89/hr. $500 Sign-On Bonus! Fringe Benefits

HEALTH INSURANCE

Two health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family.

Low-cost Geisinger medical plan options that includes a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics. Coverage begins after 60 days.

RETIREMENT PLAN

LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option PAID Life Ins urance (1x annual salary) PAID Long Term Disability Insurance PAID Sick Time
Accrues up to 65 working days PAID Personal Time
3 days/school year PAID Holidays immediately
18 days during the regular school year , including extended break between Christmas-New Year PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year PAID Training Opportunities Flexible Benefits
Pre-Tax Medical/ Dependent Care Spending … and much more!

Our employees… …receive attractive salaries and unique career opportunities; …do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving; …enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives; and …work in an environment of professional respect.

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