Childcare Center Cook | Monday–Friday | 6AM–2PM

Job Summary
Join our vibrant childcare team as a Childcare Center Cook, where your culinary skills will play a vital role in nurturing young minds through nutritious and delicious meals. In this energetic position, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving healthy food options tailored to the needs of children in our care. Your culinary expertise will help foster a positive dining experience that supports growth, development, and well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for food with your dedication to early childhood education.

Duties

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with approved menus and dietary guidelines tailored for children
• Plan menus that incorporate balanced, appealing, and age-appropriate food options
• Ensure all food handling and preparation practices adhere to strict food safety standards and sanitation protocols
• Assist with food service by setting up meal stations, serving meals, and maintaining a clean dining environment
• Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering supplies and monitoring expiration dates to minimize waste
• Follow proper knife skills and cooking techniques to efficiently prepare a variety of dishes
• Collaborate with dietary staff to accommodate special dietary needs or allergies among children

Skills

• Proven dietary department experience or dietary aide experience in a childcare or healthcare setting
• Strong menu planning skills with an understanding of nutritional requirements for young children
• Extensive food preparation, cooking, and food handling expertise within the food industry or restaurant environment
• Excellent kitchen skills including knife proficiency, meal preparation, and food safety practices
• Experience in catering or large-scale food service operations is a plus
• Knowledge of food industry standards related to hygiene, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards

This role is perfect for individuals passionate about creating wholesome meals that make a difference in children's lives. Bring your culinary talents to our team and help us foster healthy eating habits from an early age!

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person