Job Details: Job Location: Alliance Center for Education - CHARLOTTE, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Alliance Center for Education is seeking an experienced, qualified cook for its Head Start Program. This is a 10-month, 8 hours per day position. Candidate must be a self-starter, independently able to prepare breakfast, lunch and snack for 100-plus preschool age children, based on USDA guidelines. Candidate is responsible for transporting meals from kitchen to classroom and retrieving service containers after each meal. No phone calls or walk-ins. Position is open until filled.  Alliance Center for Education's sole purpose for being is to teach children and help families grow. This defining purpose aligns us all and brings us closer to fulfilling our service statement - to create a world where a family's income doesn't determine a child's outcome. We have the chance to change the future for our children, and we are looking for teammates who share in our values and want to be a part of that change.  Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma Minimum 2 years experience as a cook Good organizational and time management skills Must be able to work independently as well as routinely contribute within a team Flexibility and reliable transportation Preferred: ServSafe Certification Experience as a cook in a school or daycare setting Why You’ll Love Working With Us Benefits That Truly Support You 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Match Employer‑Sponsored Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision options available) Employer‑Paid Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability Insurance Employer‑Paid Life Insurance $500 Hiring Bonus (paid after 90 days, performance‑based) Additional Perks Medical, dental, and vision coverage for dependents Paid Time Off and Sick Leave (10‑month positions) Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Instructional coaching and classroom support Requirements Before You Start: Please note all applicants must submit the following documentation: Criminal Background Check w/Fingerprints - subsequent to qualifying letter Official Education Transcript Current Physical Exam Current TB Test  Pre-employment drug screening and ongoing random screenings Ready to make a difference every single day? Apply now and become part of a team that’s changing lives—one child, one family at a time. Alliance Center for Education – Where Passion Meets Purpose