Childcare Cook/Dietary Aide

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Oxford Academy is a licensed childcare center in Smyrna seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Serve Safe certificate, and ability to pass background checks; childcare experience is a plus. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30AM–1:00PM, with pay of $18–$20 per hour plus a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Serve Safe certificate required.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals meeting food program requirements.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.
• Manage monthly inventory of non-food items and food supplies.
• Order groceries and supplies within budget and coordinate with Center Director.
• Assist in classrooms as needed to support teachers.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and move around children.

Skills

Self-motivation

Energetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serve Safe certificate

Job description

Oxford Academy is a licensed childcare center seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, Serve Safe certificate, and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 1:00PM

Compensation: $18 - $20 an hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our staff!

Our Hiring Process:

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Center Director (30-45 minutes)
• Offer

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing nutritious well-balanced meals, that meet food program requirements for items served.
• Oversee the maintenance of a clean, orderly, and sanitary kitchen.
• Manage monthly inventory on non-food items, such as cups, plates etc. as well as all food items needed for the food service order; disperse groceries, food service, and paper supply order to appropriate areas of the building.
• Request items within budget for additional equipment needed to help maintain the kitchen and mealtimes on track and turn in request to the Center Director.
• Assist in the classrooms as needed by relieving teachers for breaks and being an additional support resource.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Oxford Academyis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law