Childcare Center Cook

Child Development Schools, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

401(k)

Holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

PerkSpot discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children. You will follow CACFP guidelines and strict food-safety procedures to keep the kitchen clean and compliant. This is a full-time role in a fast-paced, caring environment.

You will track meal counts and inventory, accommodate dietary restrictions, support classroom staff as needed, and help maintain kitchen equipment as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing nutritious meals for children in a center.
• Knowledge of CACFP guidelines and food-safety procedures.
• Ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies as documented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with menu plans and CACFP guidelines.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures to maintain a clean and compliant kitchen.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special needs as documented for enrolled children.
• Track meal counts, food inventory, and supply needs and communicate with center leadership.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance needs promptly.
• Support classroom staff during non-kitchen hours as needed, assisting with activities and supervision.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

CACFP guidelines

Dietary accommodations

Inventory tracking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Childcare Center Cook - Fayetteville, North Carolina

As a Childcare Cook at Child Development Schools, you will play an important role in the health and wellbeing of the children in our care. Every meal and snack you prepare is a direct investment in a child's growth, energy, and development. You will work in a fast-paced but purposeful kitchen environment, preparing nutritious food that meets the needs of young children and the standards of our program.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with menu plans and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines


• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures to maintain a clean and compliant kitchen


• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special needs as documented for enrolled children


• Track meal counts, food inventory, and supply needs and communicate with center leadership


• Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance needs promptly


• Support classroom staff during non-kitchen hours as needed, assisting with activities and supervision

Pay And Benefits

Pay: 14-16 per hour, based on experience.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability


• 401(k)


• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO


• 50% discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center


• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education


• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services


• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development