JOB DETAILS

HS - Cook

CompanyAction Pact Inc
LocationWaycross
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 21, 2026
About The Company
The Action Pact family of companies serves the retirement and care community who stand at the forefront of the culture change movement in long-term care. Specializing in the area of organizational design, leadership development and the Household Model, Action Pact propagates the philosophy of creating a learning organization in which residents, their families and staff can learn and grow and work together. Action Pact Consulting works with clients to redesign the way the organization itself functions, moving from traditional top-down management towards a collaborative effort of self-governing teams. We work with the organization in a seamless fashion at any and all points along their journey from early vision through the development of new environments, to living in homey spaces with meaning and purpose and pleasure in daily living. Action Pact is the leader in Household Model development and implementation. We work directly with organizations committed to this profound change, often beginning work with them at the visioning stage and aiding them throughout the difficult work of environmental and organizational design, change of culture, operational changes of systems processes, and development of new skills – including technical, self-led team, people and process skills. FOLLOW BOTH ACTION PACT and ACTION PACT DEVELOPMENT.
About the Role

Description

  

Action pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities. For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve. Join up with action pact, an agency that was built on the promise that every family should have an opportunity for success.

The Position:

We are recruiting for a full time Cook will be responsible for providing assistance in all areas of food preparation according to planned/approved CACFP guidelines; serving clients; ordering, receiving and storing supplies; completing necessary paperwork and inventory control; and maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen and equipment.

At a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Experience is preferred. 

Hiring Range -$13.53-$15.87(actual)

$11.76--$13.79 (prorate)

The Location:

Ware Head Start, 1235 McDonald Street ,  Waycross 31501

Why Should You Apply:

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave that accrues day 1

15 Paid Holidays & Monday- Friday Work Week!

Low-Cost Medical Insurance + Free Employee Dental & Vision Insurance

Free Life Insurance up to 2 times salary + Free Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan eligibility day 1 & MORE

Interested?

Internal Applicants: please apply online from your Paylocity home page, click Resources, Internal Job Postings

External Applicants: please apply online at www.myactionpact.org

Click “Join the Action”. View current open positions.

Deadline to apply is: 8/3/2026

Our team at action pact works hard, has fun, and changes people’s lives. If you are looking for work that is challenging and meaningful, come join our team!


Job Purpose

Duties include assisting in all areas of food preparation following planned/approved guidelines; serving clients; receiving and storing supplies; and maintaining clean and orderly kitchen and equipment.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge: Knowledge of food preparation and handling.

Leadership: N/A

Supervisory: N/A

Language: English

Guidelines: Performance standards, Agency policies and procedures.

Complexity: Highly complex at times.

Scope: Monitors food preparation and serving process.

Environment: Work normally performed in a kitchen setting.

Contacts: Contacts with employees and clients.

Physical: Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs without assistance.

Travel: Less than 10% for meetings and training.

Other: Safety-conscious; Drug-Free workplace.

General Requirements

Education: Must be able to read and write and understand general instructions.

Other: Valid Georgia Driver’s License.



Specific Responsibilities

  1. Assist in food preparation using routine and heavy-duty equipment.
  2. Participate in cooking, baking, frying, broiling using appropriate temperatures and times.
  3. Assist in receiving and storing food/supplies; maintain accurate records and inventories.
  4. Participate in serving clients.
  5. Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, floors, walls, and storage areas per sanitation guidelines.
  6. Assist in instructing volunteers assigned as kitchen help.
  7. Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
  8. Communicate and problem-solve with Center Coordinator.
  9. Ensure meals are prepared on schedule.
  10. Maintain good personal appearance and hygiene.
  11. Maintain confidentiality.
  12. Perform other related duties as assigned.


Key Skills
Food PreparationFood HandlingInventory ControlSanitation GuidelinesBakingFryingBroilingKitchen Equipment OperationCACFP GuidelinesProblem Solving
Categories
Food & BeverageSocial ServicesHospitalityTrades
Benefits
Paid Time OffSick LeavePaid HolidaysMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityRetirement Plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Responsible for food preparation, cooking, and serving clients according to CACFP guidelines. Duties include managing supplies, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring meals are prepared on schedule.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$12 - $16
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
22
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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