Childcare Center Prep Cook

Chambliss-Center-For-Children; Ridgeside (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Telehealth

Health Reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children is accepting applications for a full-time prep cook to prepare nutritious meals for children from infant to 12 years old. The role offers a daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends and a supportive environment, with competitive pay and benefits.

Location is Chattanooga, TN, with a standard Monday–Friday shift and on-site work. This position emphasizes safe food handling, teamwork, and consistency in serving high-quality meals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Experience with food preparation/cooking in a commercial setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Must be able pass a fingerprint background check required for working in a childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food as directed, following set recipes and portion guidelines.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and storage area.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assit the Kitchen Supervisor with the ordering of food and supplies.
• Assist with other kitchen-related tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing English

Food prep experience

Job description

Chambliss Center for Childrenis seeking a reliable, full-timeprepcook to help prepare nutritious meals for children ages infant through 12 years old. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking and wants a consistent daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends while working in a positive environment that supports young children.
Pay: $12-$14 per hour depending on experience
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga TN 37411
Benefits: Include paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; free telehealth; health reimbursement account; retirement account with company match; discounted childcare; and more.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food as directed, following set recipes and portion guidelines
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and storage area.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assistthe Kitchen Supervisorwith the ordering of food and supplies
• Assistwith other kitchen-related tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to read and write in English
• Experience with food preparation/cooking in a commercial setting strongly preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Must be able pass a fingerprint background check required for working in a childcare environment

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking while preparing food and cleaning.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, such as food deliveries and supplies.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and use of hands for cutting, mixing, and cleaning.
• Works around hot surfaces, sharp utensils, and cleaning chemicals.

Chambliss Center for Children is an equal employment opportunity employers. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.