Childcare Kitchen Cook – Growth, Benefits, Impact

Yellow Brick Road; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development &

401(k) Plan

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Employee Childcare Discount

Job summary

Yellow Brick Road is seeking a Cook to support the center by preparing healthy, child‑friendly meals and snacks, following menus and safety guidelines. You will help keep a clean, organized kitchen, accommodate allergies, and assist in classrooms as needed, in a warm, collaborative environment that values growth and child development.

CPR/First Aid certification is required or available within 30 days; ServSafe certification is preferred and we’ll help you obtain it.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking or kitchen experience (especially in childcare or schools—bonus!)
• Previous experience working with young children in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing, lifting up to 65 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Preparing healthy, child-friendly meals and snacks.
• Following menus and meeting food safety and licensing guidelines.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
• Accommodating allergies and dietary needs with care.
• Creating a warm, welcoming mealtime experience for children and staff.
• Assisting in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Childcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Yellow Brick Road is seeking a Cook to support the center by preparing healthy, child‑friendly meals and snacks, following menus and safety guidelines. You will help keep a clean, organized kitchen, accommodate allergies, and assist in classrooms as needed, in a warm, collaborative environment that values growth and child development.

CPR/First Aid certification is required or available within 30 days; ServSafe certification is preferred and we’ll help you obtain it.