YCCAC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate the effects of poverty, attack its underlying causes and to promote the dignity and self-sufficiency of the people of York County, Maine.
Interim Lead Cook
Full‑Time | Monday–Friday |Location: Sanford, ME
York County Community Action Corp. (YCCAC) Head Start is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare nutritious meals for young children in a supportive, mission‑driven environment. If you’re looking for steady hours, meaningful work, and excellent benefits—with no nights or weekends—this could be a great fit.
Schedule:
- Full‑time, weekday schedule
- Family‑friendly hours
What we offer:
- Paid time off, holidays, and personal day
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid training and professional development
Your role:
- Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children
- Follow CACFP guidelines for nutrition and portion sizes
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls
- Oversee daily kitchen operations
- Supervise and support nutrition/kitchen staff
- Keep kitchen areas clean, organized, and inspection‑ready
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Food preparation experience required
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
- Must pass background checks and meet required immunizations
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EOE - YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.