Assistant Cook-Hiring Immediately

SpringStone Montessori; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Free meals

Gym membership

Generous childcare discount

Job summary

SpringStone Montessori School in Albuquerque, NM seeks a dedicated Cook Assistant to prepare nutritious meals for students and support the lead cook. The role is full-time with hours from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and includes opportunities for professional growth and benefits.

The position emphasizes following health and safety guidelines, handling dietary restrictions, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and classroom carts.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to follow health department guidelines and food safety practices.
• Capable of handling classroom allergy and dietary restriction lists.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Maintain kitchen, equipment, and food storage per Health Department guidelines.
• Prepare classroom allergy/dietary restriction carts with relevant lists.
• Keep common areas tidy when time allows.
• Ensure kitchen supplies are stocked and organized.
• Support lead cook and fill in during absences.
• Accept deliveries and check for quality, implementing SpringStone menus and policies.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Cook Assistant!

SpringStone Montessori School – Where Nourishment Meets Nurturing

No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays!

Are you the one? Come and join us!

At SpringStone Montessori School, we know that good food helps fuel great learning.

We’re looking for a dedicated Cook Assistant to join our team and prepare nutritious meals that support our students' growth and development.

SpringStone Montessori School is an early learning, private school utilizing the Montessori Method as its curriculum which promotes active learning through hands-on learning and activities.

We are looking for a Cook Assistant!

• Assist with preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Cleanse and maintain kitchen, equipment, and food storage in accordance with the Health Department. Follows food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  
• Prepares each classroom cart with specific classroom allergies and dietary restrictions. Each cart includes the list of the children with such allergies.
  
• Assist with maintaining common areas (hallways, lobby, restrooms, break room) as time permits
• Ensure paper goods and kitchen supplies are stocked and organized
• Support the lead cook and step in during absences, including:
  • Receiving and checking food deliveries and refusing unsatisfactory products or services
    
  • Implementing the cycle menu in accordance with SpringStone policies, procedures, and established practices and the guidelines established by the Child Care Food Program and Health Department
    
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Comfortable with bending, stooping, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, and standing for extended periods
  
• Communicates and works effectively with other staff members.

Take advantage of the benefits including:

• An efficient, creative, and nurturing work environment
• Generous childcare discount
• Professional growth plan
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Holiday pay
• Generous paid time off package

• Free meals
• Gym membership (at select locations)

The hours for this position are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM from Monday to Friday - Full Time.