Cook

Washington, IN

Full Time

Head Start

Student (High School)

Our Mission is to provide support services that improve the community and encourage self-reliance.
Core Values: Innovation, Wisdom, Integrity, Leadership, Learning

Position Description

TITLE	Cook
POSITION CLASSIFICATION	Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt (School Year)
SALARY	$14.00 - $16.31
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for overall operation of the kitchen. Incumbent will plan and prepare meals for children within the Child Services Section.
skills & education requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent. Individual must be able to satisfactorily perform duties and; Effectively communicate both orally and in writing; Write reports and business correspondence; have the ability to effectively present information; Cooperate successfully as a member of a team; Possess good organizational skills, with sensitivity to details; and Proficient with computer operations and possess skills preferably with MS Office.
ADDITIONAL job requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle with required liability insurance for use in business related travel. Must be able to work at various sites under different supervisors. Must ensure efficient operations and present a professional image in conduct, attitude, and attire. Must be philosophically compatible with the mission of PACE and become familiar with the agency’s strategic plan goals. Childcare Requirements Free from Child Abuse and Neglect Annual TB test National Fingerprint check every three years State criminal history and sex offender check every five years Pre-employment drug test & physical examination certification Physical examination recertification every four years
Essential Duties & responsibilities
Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community - be a liaison for the company and program within the community. Maintain food supplies and forms; maintain kitchen equipment, and complete purchase requests. Coordinate menu planning with classroom scheduling. Promote positive relationships with children, eating with them and integrating food preferences. Track and maintain appropriate records. Ensure a clean, safe and organized work environment. Respond competently to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages, and values of each family. Submit timely, accurate and complete reports. Attend all assigned trainings and meetings. Comply with company, state, and federal regulations. Work closely with management staff to provide for the needs of children in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Physical/Mental Demands
Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending and reaching with manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, copy machines, telephone and other office machines. May require moving or lifting up to 50 pounds. Must physically be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis. Requires ability to set priorities and work schedule yet adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadline requests that may prove stressful. Consistent pleasant attitude is necessary with personal maturity as an important attribute. Must relate and interact with people at all levels of the company and in a culturally diverse environment. Pace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. Contact Human Resources to request a reasonable accommodation.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Our company reserves the right to modify job duties at any time. This document is not an employee contract.

I may be required to undergo a drug screen, and I hereby authorize any medical professional to furnish information on me as necessary in conjunction with that screening and related considerations.

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our programs and services are designed to Educate, Empower & Improve

Apply for this position

Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Are you 18 years of age or over?*

Are you legally authorized to work in United States?*

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B)?*

Have you worked for this organization before?
If yes, list position and dates.*

Have you previously been interviewed for a position with this organization? If yes, list position(s) and dates.*

Do you have relatives or in-laws working at Pace or serving on our Board of Directors?
If yes, list name and relationship.*

In the last 5 years have you ever been discharged or forced to resign from any job?
If yes, please explain.*

Do you possess a valid driver's license?*

Provide information from work experience (at least through the past 5 years) and any related work even if older than 5 years.
You must include dates employed, job title, duties, employer name, and phone number.
You can also attach a resume (above).

What is your highest level of education completed?*

Do you have any professional certificates or licenses?
If yes, please list.

List 3 professional references. (References should only be professional and not related to you.)

Include Name, Relationship, email and/or Phone Number.*

Child Abuse Declaration
We are required to collect information on: (1) all pending and prior criminal arrests and charges related to child sexual abuse and their disposition; (2) convictions related to other forms of child abuse and/or neglect; and (3) all convictions of violent felonies. Your declarations may exclude:

(1) any offense committed before your 18th birthday which was finally adjudicated in a juvenile court or under a youth offender law (other than child abuse and/or child sexual abuse or violent felonies)

(2) any conviction which the record has been removed under Federal or State law.

Individuals who declare that they have been arrested, charged with or convicted of any of the offenses listed above are not automatically disqualified from being hired.*

1. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of a fact in my application, accompanying documents or interviews may be justification for refusal of employment, or if employed, termination from employment.
2. I consent to a thorough investigation and to the consideration of any statements of references, former employers or others that are given in response to the inquiry.
3. I understand that an investigation may be made and information may be obtained through interviews with personal references and past employers, through a credit check, a criminal history check and/or a driver’s record check.
4. I hereby give permission for any law enforcement agencies to release any information pertaining to any criminal arrests and convictions to PACE. Also, I give my permission for any agencies to release information for convictions of crimes related to child abuse and neglect.
5. I hereby release all parties, including but not limited to personal references and previous employers, from liability for any injury or damage that may result from their furnishing information concerning me or any action PACE takes on the basis of such information.
6. I understand that this application is not, and is not intended to be, a contract of employment and that any resulting employment is for no fixed period of time and is terminable at any time and for any reason by me or by PACE. I further understand that statements which may be contained in policies, practices, handbooks or other material do not create any guarantee of employment and that PACE has the right to modify, amend or terminate policies, practices, benefit plans or other programs within the limits and requirements imposed by law. I understand that no representative of PACE has the authority to enter into any employment agreement contrary to policies.*

The following questions are entirely optional.

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.

Gender

Race/Ethnicity

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
- a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
- a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Veteran status

I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVE
I AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERAN
I DON’T WISH TO ANSWER

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury

Please check one of the boxes below:

YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Name	Date

Human Check*

Submit Application

Thanks for visiting our Career Page.

Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.

Click on the job to apply.

Cook

Our Mission is to provide support services that improve the community and encourage self-reliance.
Core Values: Innovation, Wisdom, Integrity, Leadership, Learning

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

skills & education requirements

ADDITIONAL job requirements

Essential Duties & responsibilities

Physical/Mental Demands

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our programs and services are designed to Educate, Empower & Improve

Apply for this position

Thanks for visiting our Career Page.Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.

​Click on the job to apply.

Cook

Our Mission is to provide support services that improve the community and encourage self-reliance.Core Values: Innovation, Wisdom, Integrity, Leadership, LearningPosition Description

POSITION SUMMARY

skills & education requirements

ADDITIONAL job requirements

Essential Duties & responsibilities

Physical/Mental Demands

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our programs and services are designed to Educate, Empower & Improve

Apply for this position

Thanks for visiting our Career Page.

Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.

Click on the job to apply.

Our Mission is to provide support services that improve the community and encourage self-reliance.
Core Values: Innovation, Wisdom, Integrity, Leadership, Learning

Position Description

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our programs and services are designed to Educate, Empower & Improve