Preschool Cook

Chesterbrook Academy (#40), 2001 S. Oak St, Suite A, Champaign, Illinois, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre‑K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after‑school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early‑age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish. Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and safety‑focused Preschool Cook to join our school community! Our early childhood program is committed to providing nutritious meals that support children’s growth, health, and energy throughout the day — and we’re looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, organization, and creating a positive dining experience for young learners. As our Preschool Cook , you’ll play a vital behind‑the‑scenes role ensuring that every child receives meals prepared with care, consistency, and compliance with state and federal guidelines. What You’ll Do Prepare nutritious, age‑appropriate meals and snacks following approved menus and portion guidelines. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment in accordance with state licensing, health, and sanitation standards. Monitor food inventory, receive deliveries, and manage storage, labeling, and rotation using proper food‑handling practices. Accommodate allergy and dietary restrictions with accuracy and great attention to detail. Collaborate with school leadership to support menu planning, food budgeting, and compliance reporting. Build positive relationships with staff and contribute to a warm, team‑oriented school culture. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements. High School Diploma/GED required. Previous experience in food preparation, meal service, or kitchen operations preferred (school, childcare, or commercial setting is a plus). Current Food Handler’s Certification. Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, and safety regulations with consistency. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and a positive, collaborative work style. Authorization to work in the United States. Why Join Chesterbrook Academy Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Supportive, collaborative, and mission‑driven work environment. Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement across our ECE programs. A meaningful role that directly supports the well‑being and daily experience of young children. If you’re ready to bring your passion for food, safety, and service to an early childhood environment where every detail matters, apply today and help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr