Center Cook/Maintenance

pDescription/ppHead Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports./ppbr//ppAs Center Cook / Maintenance, you will work in an outcomes-oriented, team environment, and will prepare and serve high quality meals and be an integral part of cleaning the center to meet state, federal, and program requirements.nbsp;/ppbr//ppPlease view our full job description here: a href="https://cvoeo.egnyte.com/dl/9GYMrY3G76vC" target=""Center Cook/Maintenance/anbsp;/ppbr//pp40 hours/week, for 42 weeks per year, reduced summer hours to 35 hours/week for 10 weeks. Probationary period rate of pay $22.08; wage upon completion of 60-working day period: $23.29/hour. Health plan and excellent benefits.nbsp;/ppRequirements/ppHigh school diploma; 1–3 years related experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired; ServSafe certified or certification must be obtained within sixty calendar days of hire; knowledge of nutritional requirements and nutritional content of food; basic knowledge of cleaning and maintenance supplies and required usage as needed; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and record-keeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasksnbsp;/ppbr//ppemstrongWhen you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck!/strong/em We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership./ppbr//ppstrongPlease submit a cover letter, resume, and three work references with your application. /strongCVOEO/Head Start is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level. strongWe’re one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!/strong/p