Cook - Richland County
Company: OHCAC Head Start
Role summary
Cook - Richland County is a full-time role at OHCAC Head Start in Mansfield, Ohio, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-07. Salary: USD 17 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Cook - Richland County
- Company
- OHCAC Head Start
- Location
- Mansfield, Ohio, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Hospitality
- Salary
- USD 17 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-07
Looking for a stable, full-time role in Richland County? This cook position at OHCAC Head Start offers a great hourly wage and doesn't require a degree, making it accessible for many. It's a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital community program.
Job description
A Job With A Purpose
We're looking for passionate foundation builders to join us in impacting children and changing lives during the critical first 2,000 days!
At OHCAC Head Start, we recognize that 90% of the brain is formed before a child even steps into a kindergarten classroom.
As part of the Early Learning team, your work with infants to preschoolers will provide life-changing solutions to the children and families we serve.
We have opportunities in all 4 counties we serve; Marion, Morrow, Crawford, & Richland.
Our Head Start Locations
The OHCAC Head Start Classrooms provide high-quality care for children during the critical first 2,000 days of life by operating 8 learning centers, serving children birth through five years old, in Marion, Morrow, Crawford, & Richland counties. Because of our high standards, all sites achieved a 5-Star rating on the Step-Up-To-Quality system.
Employee Resources and Benefits
All employees are afforded opportunities for personal and professional growth. With our innovative and collaborative mentoring and coaching sessions, all teachers receive enhanced curriculum, assessment, and observation training and tools to help provide ongoing support.
OHCAC Head Start offers
Base Pay: $17.05 hour
College reimbursement benefit to help all full-time, benefit eligible employees advance their education.
Opportunity for staff to attend paid in-service trainings, seminars, training sessions, and meetings outside of the organization to stay on top of research and best practices.
Comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer contribution (regardless of employee’s contribution amount), vacation/sick/holiday paid time off, employer paid life insurance and long-term disability, and many other benefits.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, operates standard kitchen equipment to cook, prepares and serve food for the children, delivers food, operates and cleans utensils and appliances, washes dishes, pans, cambros, food carts and trash cans.
Ensures all areas meet state and local regulations.
Background Checks
OHCAC is a drug-free employer. Drug testing of both current staff and new hires will be conducted.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of
Driver's Record Check
Criminal Background Check
Drug Test
Employment References check
OHCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.