Childcare Cook and Bus driver

Full-Time Childcare Cook / Bus Driver Location: Discovery Point Hamilton Mill – Dacula, GA Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Free food & snacks Free uniforms Paid time off Position Summary Discovery Point Hamilton Mill is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Full-Time Cook/Bus Driver. This position is responsible for preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children and safely transporting school-age children to and from local schools. The ideal candidate is punctual, organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a childcare environment. Essential Responsibilities Cooking and Kitchen Duties Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks according to the center’s approved menu Follow CACFP meal patterns, portion requirements, food-safety rules, and sanitation procedures Maintain accurate meal-production, food-temperature, and inventory records Follow all food-allergy and dietary-restriction procedures Wash dishes and keep the kitchen, pantry, appliances, and food-storage areas clean and organized Receive and properly store food deliveries Monitor food inventory and notify management when supplies need to be ordered Distribute meals to classrooms and collect dishes and meal supplies Driving and Transportation Duties Safely transport children to and from local schools Follow assigned routes and transportation schedules Complete daily vehicle inspections and transportation logs Perform accurate attendance and name-to-face checks Ensure children are properly secured before the vehicle moves Check the entire vehicle after every trip to ensure no child remains inside Keep the center vehicle clean and report all maintenance or safety concerns immediately Maintain professional communication with children, families, school personnel, and coworkers Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 25 years old Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record Must pass all required background checks and motor-vehicle-record checks Must be dependable, punctual, and available to work full-time Monday through Friday Must have reliable transportation to and from work Must be able to follow written menus, recipes, schedules, and safety procedures Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds Must complete all required childcare, food-safety, CPR/First Aid, and transportation training Preferred Qualifications Previous experience preparing meals for groups Previous childcare, school-bus, or passenger-van driving experience Knowledge of CACFP meal requirements Experience working in a licensed childcare center Benefits Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule No nights or weekends Competitive pay based on experience Paid training and professional-development opportunities Childcare discount for eligible employees PTO for eligible employees 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees Discovery Point Hamilton Mill is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required background screenings, driving-record checks, and childcare employment requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr