Cook for Head Start Program

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. • Paris, AR • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4722096

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MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child\'s life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

NOW HIRINg a Cook:

Under the direction of the Nutrition Manager, the Cook will promote child wellness by providing nutritional services that supplement those of the home and community by planning and preparing meals according to approved menus.

Education and Experience:

18 years old or older

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

At least six (6) months of full service cooking experience

preferred.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community? APPLY NOW!!

**Sound like the right place for you? Apply now to join our growing team!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:**Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT:Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.

\ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.\ \

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