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Migrant Head Start program provides full‑day, full‑year program services to children, ages 0‑5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand‑picked and row crops are prevalent.

The Cook is responsible for implementing the center’s Food Services, including meal preparation and servicing, receiving and storing food and supplies, kitchen sanitation, and maintaining general records and inventory. The Cook ensures the center is in compliance with all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the Food Services component, including USDA guidelines. Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success, as it relates to this position.

Actively supervises children by sight and sound at all times in all environments. Maintains all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitates health practices to keep children safe on the school bus, outdoors and indoors.

• High School Diploma / GED and three years’ experience leading/co‑leading food preparation, inventory and purchasing.
• Applicant must be able to communicate with children, parents or legal guardians, and all ECD staff.

• Applicant must have basic keyboard skills and be able to use a computer, computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web‑based systems.
• Bilingual English‑Spanish is preferred.
• Education obtained outside of the USA from another country must be evaluated by an accredited organization to determine equivalency to USA education status.

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for spouse/domestic partner & children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

California Residents:
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

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