Childcare Cook / Bus Driver

The Sunshine House, Inc.; Woodstock (GA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AFLAC

401K retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Same day pay

Job summary

The Sunshine House, Inc. is seeking a Daycare Cook & Driver to join our Woodstock, GA team. You will prepare meals for children and staff and drive a 14-passenger mini-bus, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

We offer competitive pay starting at $15/hour, career growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive health benefits. Join a family-focused employer with 50 years of service in early education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Cook: prepare and distribute meals and snacks for children and staff following menus and regulations.
• Driver: transport children in a 14-passenger minibus and ensure safety checks.

Skills

Cooking

Driving

Background checks

Lift up to 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification (preferred)

CDA program TEACH funding (education)

Job description

Daycare Cook & Driver

Love making a difference? You'll fit right in. As a daycare helper, there's something truly special about knowing you're shaping a child's future. When you join The Sunshine House family, you're not just taking a job—you're making an impact. Our preschool employees play a crucial role in safety, education and childcare of our precious ones. Learn more about our 50-year legacy of love & early childhood learning: https://youtu.be/0geByoV9ZVY

NowHiring at:1794 Eagle Drive Woodstock GA 30189

Pay Range: $15 and up

Candidates withpreviousexperiencecookingor workingin early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range.Regular increases are considered withstellarperformance,and years of service.

Why You'll Love Working at The Sunshine House:

Our team is our family. You invest in our children, and we invest in you!

Competitive Pay:

The pay range is just the starting point. Our hiring managers carefully consider your experience, credentials, & education and complete annual salary evaluations. Ask about how we support advancement (like tuition reimbursement) that may increase your pay.

Fantastic Benefits Package:

You have lots of choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC. Choices afford you control over how you'd like to receive your healthcare, and how much you want to pay for it.

• Discounted childcare

• Same day pay available

• Unlimited growth opportunities

• Referral bonus

• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401K retirement plan

• Employee wellness program

Work-Life Balance:

Your paid time off starts accruing from day one. And the longer you stay with the company, the more time off you earn – including 7 paid holidays.

• Monday-Friday schedule

• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon

• Paid Birthday holiday

Education Supports:

All required professional development is paid. Interested in continuing your education? We pay for the CDA program and support TEACH.

• Paid trainings & professional development

• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%.

This might be the perfect fit for you!

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for large group food service, preferably in a childcare center, preferred. ServSafe certification preferred.

• Must be at least 21-years-old.

• Clean driving record required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience working in licensed childcare a plus.

• Previous experience driving a 14-passenger mini bus a plus.

• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Cook Responsibilities:

What's it like to be a cook at our school?

• Prepares and distributes meals/snacks for children and staff according to guidelines and provided menus.

• Follows daily menu that incorporates USDA, licensing and/or health department regulations.

• Ensures safe food preparations and proper sanitation methods are used and maintains a safe kitchen/pantry area.

• Maintains inventory of food and supplies.

• Must be willing to work in the classroom to cover breaks.

Driver Responsibilities:

What's it like to be a daycare bus driver at our school?

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.

• Transport children to/from school in a 14-passenger minibus.

• Complete safety checks and drills.

About The Sunshine House:

For 50 years, The Sunshine House has provided high-quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We operate more than 100 schools across 7 states, helping children build a solid educational and social foundation while having fun. Learn more at www.sunshinehouse.com.

Hear From Our Happy Teammates:

I love coming to work every day because I truly enjoy my job, my coworkers, and the wonderful children we serve! - Columbia, SC

Sunshine House is a supportive and welcoming environment where we work together to provide the best care for our little ones. - Stockbridge, GA

Its one of the best work environments I've ever experienced! - Little Elm, TX

Join our team today and start a rewarding career in early childhood education!

The Sunshine House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Sunshine House prides itself on closely following state and federal laws designed to keep you protected. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school.

Discrimination Information

FMLA Information

Polygraph Test Information