Child Care Cook

Ivy Kids - Pearland; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locally owned and operated

Dental & Vision Insurance Options

PTO

Discount for own child

Training & development

Job summary

Ivy Kids - Pearland is hiring a Child Care Cook to prepare meals and snacks for children and staff in accordance with BrainBite menus and CACFP standards. You will follow cycle menus, ensure nutritional requirements, and support budget goals while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Responsibilities include serving meals on schedule, coordinating with classroom staff, and accommodating dietary restrictions, with potential after-hours center events as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years cooking experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Ability to stand 95% of the workday
• Ability to bend and stoop to clean, store, and retrieve kitchen items
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement CACFP and Brainbites guidelines.
• Execute cycle menu under budget and local guidelines.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children and staff.
• Meet meal service timing and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe food handling.
• Store and handle food safely and manage inventory.
• Place food orders per program budget and coordinate with classrooms.

Job description

Benefits:

• Locally owned and operated
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• PTO
• Childcare discount for immediate children
• Training & development

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

Job Summary

As the Child Care Cook at Ivy Kids, you will prepare all meals and snacks for the children and staff as outlined in the BrainBite menus. You will be responsible for following cycle menus in accordance with the program budget and state and federal nutritional requirements for children.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and implement CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) and Brainbites guidelines.
• Implements the cycle menu under Ivy Kids policies, procedures, established practices, budget requirements, and the guidelines established by local food authorities.
• Prepares nutritious meals and morning/afternoon snacks for children daily; prepares substitute items for children on restricted diets. Organizes and distributes food to the classrooms for meals and snacks including meeting the time of day meal service guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness and practices safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage.
• Cook maintains and stores food at appropriate temperatures. Ensures safe use of cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Places food orders per program budget and keeps accurate food and kitchen supply inventory records.
• Works with classroom staff to retrieve all kitchen items and food on time.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes and cookware, using sanitizing methods determined by the program and local regulatory agencies.
• Is aware of all children’s food allergies.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings.
  • Maybe required to work after hours or weekends for center events, trainings, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years or more of cooking experience
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Has the ability to stand 95% of the workday
• Must be able to repeatedly bend and stoop to clean, store, and retrieve kitchen items.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift large cans and bulky packages of food. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• High energy and self-motivated individual
• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Managers Certification

Company Overview

Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Company Purpose/Mission

To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.

Company Values

• Put the child's needs first
• Serve our families
• Serve the community
• Foster strong partnerships