Childcare Cook

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare meals and snacks for children and staff at the center, while ensuring the kitchen remains clean, safe, and well-stocked. This position reports directly to the Director and/or Assistant Director.

• Prepare a list of needed food and related supplies to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
• Sanitization of kitchen and dishes
• Follow all the center policies and state regulations.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Ensure any allergy to foods are known and prepared according to instructions.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain hygiene and safety of kitchen in accordance with state licensing requirements.
• Any task asked by the Director or Assistant Director. 

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Must complete training for Health Safety Orientation, Fire Safety Training
• Must complete training for Nutrition and Food
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Annual training is required 
• Must have 1 – 2 years of professional experience in food service; preferably in childcare or institutional setting.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning.
• Move as the position requires.

• No weekends

  Discounted childcare (if space is available)

  Paid Holidays after probation period

  Paid Training