Childcare Cook

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We're looking for a cook who loves working with young children and takes food safety seriously. You'll prepare meals and snacks for about 100 students across our infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten classrooms, working from weekly menus with strict allergen protocols (our kitchen is nut-free, no exceptions).

What you'll do:

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks following our balanced menu
• Track and manage food allergies and dietary restrictions across classrooms
• Keep the kitchen nut-free and allergen-safe at all times
• Help plan food orders and portion amounts
• Work alongside our leadership team on menu planning, ensuring that each meal meets state requirements

What we're looking for:

• 1-3 years of food service or cooking experience (school/childcare kitchen experience a plus, but not required)
• Comfortable managing allergies and food restrictions carefully and consistently
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs
• Reliable, on time, and comfortable working in a small kitchen team

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, set daytime hours no nights, no weekends, no rotating schedule.

Pay & Benefits:

• $18-21/hr, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (up to 4 weeks) plus paid holidays
• Tuition discount for your own children
• Free meals and snacks, free uniforms

Interviews are scheduled quickly most candidates hear back within a day or two of applying, and we'll confirm your interview time by text the day before. If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we'd love to talk!