Childcare Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Do you enjoy cooking, staying organized, and making a difference in children’s lives? The Nest Schools is looking for a dependable, caring, and experienced Childcare Cook to join our team.

This is more than a kitchen position. As our Cook, you will help children build healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks in a safe, welcoming environment. Your work will support our classrooms, our teachers, and the families we serve each day.

At The Nest Schools, we are not your average preschool center. We are a community of early childhood educators and support professionals committed to creating a culture built on kindness, wellness, innovation, and fun.

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children
• Plan and post menus that meet nutritional guidelines
• Track food allergies and dietary restrictions carefully
• Maintain food, kitchen supply, and inventory records
• Deliver meals to classrooms safely and on schedule
• Keep the kitchen, storage areas, and food preparation spaces clean and sanitary
• Follow all health, safety, and food-handling requirements
• Accurately record and report meals served
• Communicate with school leadership and classroom staff as needed

• At least one year of experience preparing meals in a school, daycare center, restaurant, or similar setting
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and nutritional meal preparation
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A dependable, patient, flexible, and positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• A current State Food Manager License or willingness to obtain one
• Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push and pull a minimum of 20 pounds, including children and classroom materials, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays based on hours worked
• Childcare discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Appreciation and Recognition Program
• A supportive team and a workplace that values fun, kindness, and wellness

Join a growing organization where your work matters every day. Help us create healthy meals, happy children, and a positive school community.

Apply today to become part of The Nest Schools team.

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