Head Start Cooks (Continuous Recruitment)

Head Start Cooks (Continuous Recruitment)

Head Start Cooks will work within the UW Oshkosh Head Start program, which is a federally funded, preschool program for low-income families.

Head Start employees have the opportunity to work with 384 children and their families every school year. We have seven centers in five different cities throughout Winnebago, Calumet, Outagamie, and Shawano Counties.

Staff wellness is prioritized through available individual/group reflective practice, Practice Based Coaching, and wellness initiatives.

HIRING INCENTIVE ENDING JUNE 30th, 2026!!

Head Start has a great hiring incentive happening now! New hires, working 21 hours or more per week, will receive a $500.00 bonus after working 90 days. New hires working 20 hours or less per week will receive a $250.00 bonus after the 90-day period.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods

Department:

Head Start

Compensation:

$15.80 - $16.27

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to take written and verbal communication

How to Apply:

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Required application materials:

Resume

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

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