Childcare Cook

Norristown, PA; Chester Springs (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals for children. The role involves adhering to health guidelines, teaching children during mealtimes, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and experience in food preparation and childcare.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

401K

Professional Growth

Qualifications

• 2 years working in food prep or cooking.
• 2 years working with children.
• Knowledge of physical, emotional, and developmental patterns in children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals tailored to children's needs.
• Teach children manners and appropriate table behavior during mealtimes.
• Maintain food inventories and ensure proper storage.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Child Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Hiring Immediately - Sign On Bonus Up to $3,000!!!

Do you love kids and cooking? We are looking for a patient, attentive ROCKSTAR to cook for our children!

Join our dedicated team at Magic Memories, where we prioritize safety, health, and nurturing care for every child. We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare healthy, fresh meals tailored to individual needs and sensitivities, adhering to all Health Department, ServSafe, and CACFP guidelines.

Cook / Floater Responsibilities:

• Set up workstation and kitchen with all needed ingredients, cooking equipment and sanitation stations.
• Follow menu accurately as outlined by Magic Memories and Food Program regulations. Prepare snacks and meals accordingly using only ingredients provided by Magic Memories.
• Maintain accurate food inventories and check quality of food. Properly store food items in appropriate locations and following the outlined procedures as defined by the Health Department.
• To be responsible for all the mealtime activities of the group. To teach manners, cleanliness and appropriate table behavior through modeling and interacting with the children during mealtimes.
  

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• 2 years working in food prep or cooking
• 2 years working with children
• Knowledge of physical, emotional, and developmental patterns in children
• Sensitivity to individual and group needs of children

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
  
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Professional Growth

Offered to Staff members at no charge to them, Vitable Health provides supplemental health benefits,which includesome primary,urgent,and mental health, lab tests, and discount prescriptions. No copays or deductibles. This is not a replacement for health insurance. Vitable can also be used to supplement one’s health insurance.

*Magic Memories Early Learning Schools is an equal opportunity employer*