Childcare Cook

Child Development Schools; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking a dedicated Childcare Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in alignment with CACFP guidelines. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and accurate meal tracking in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The cook will adapt menus to dietary restrictions and collaborate with center leadership to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality care for young children.

Qualifications

• Constraints: none specified in ad.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks per CACFP guidelines.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies for enrolled children.
• Track meal counts, food inventory, and supply needs; communicate with center leadership.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Support classroom staff during non-kitchen hours as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Dietary accommodations

Communication

Job description

Your role

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.

Your role

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: $12-$14 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