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Assistant CookTransporter (SHORT-TERM) LOC Cooper Kitchen for Head Start


Job Location:

Merced, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 19
Posted: 15 October 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced Countys 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction alternative education business services early education technology migrant education special education and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor perform a variety of duties involved in preparing transporting and serving food as required for Head Start program activities; clean kitchen equipment utensils and facilities.

Requirements / Qualifications

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) brief resume 3) three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor perform a variety of duties involved in preparing transporting and serving food as required for Head Start program activities; clean kitchen equipment utensils and facilities.

Minimum qualifications:Requires one year experience in a high production Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment utensils and measurements; sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food; safe work practices. Ability to operate kitchen equipment used in quantity food preparation; prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations. Ability to follow recipes. Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA drivers license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required.

Requirements / Qualifications

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) brief resume 3) three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor perform a variety of duties involved in preparing transporting and serving food as required for Head Start program activities; clean kitchen equipment utensils and facilities.

Minimum qualifications:Requires one year experience in a high production Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment utensils and measurements; sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food; safe work practices. Ability to operate kitchen equipment used in quantity food preparation; prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations. Ability to follow recipes. Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA drivers license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required.

Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidates eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MALE OR FEMALE FROM ALL RACES RELIGIONS CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including but not limited to any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidates eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MALE OR FEMALE FROM ALL RACES RELIGIONS CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including but not limited to any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Required Experience:

Junior IC


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The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE i ... View more

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