Cook Aide II
Tonasket Head Start/Early Head Start/ECEAP

Thank you for your interest in Okanogan County Child Development Association. By joining our agency, you will become part of our 50+ year legacy of providing services to children and families. The work with our families helps to increase the likelihood of family success and improve kindergarten readiness for children. You will have opportunities to support our philosophy of parents as the primary educator of their children, and make a difference every day.

About the position:

The Cook Aide position is responsible to serve quality meals to the children and families who are part of OCCDA’s Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.  They can expect to assist the Cook in preparing simple meals, maintain a safe and clean environment, maintain an inventory of supplies, and participate in mealtime activities.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to find joy in small children and different cultures
• Passion to make a difference 
• Open-minded

Required Education and Experience:

• Valid Driver's License to transport food to satellite kitchen

• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

• Knowledge of food safety procedures, preferred 

This position is full-time 34 hr/week for 38 weeks per year with a starting salary of $17.33 an hour.

This position is eligible for the following Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off.

We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team which provides quality educational services to children in Okanogan County and to become part of the OCCDA family. If you have any questions regarding this position or our application process please contact Josie Bent, HR Manager at 509-826-2466 or jbent@occda.net

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.