Childcare Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals for Kids

Over The Rainbow Child Care Center; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

Over The Rainbow Child Care Center in Canton, MS is seeking a passionate Cook to prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children daily, while contributing to their health and happiness.

You will follow CACFP meal guidelines, maintain a clean kitchen, manage time for large meal prep, and support a warm, child-centered environment.

Previous childcare food prep or institutional cooking is preferred; a food handler's certification is encouraged or obtainable on hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, institutional cooking, or childcare food prep preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and handling practices.
• Familiarity with CACFP nutrition guidelines is a plus.
• Ability to manage time and prepare meals for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children daily.
• Follow CACFP meal guidelines and portion requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times.
• Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
• Adhere to food safety and handling regulations, including proper storage and temperature control.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special nutritional needs of children.
• Coordinate meal timing to align with the center's daily schedule.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Background check

Childcare experience

CACFP knowledge

Willingness to obtain certification

Warm, caring demeanor

Education

Food handler's certification

Job description

Over The Rainbow Child Care Center in Canton, MS is seeking a passionate Cook to prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children daily, while contributing to their health and happiness.

You will follow CACFP meal guidelines, maintain a clean kitchen, manage time for large meal prep, and support a warm, child-centered environment.

Previous childcare food prep or institutional cooking is preferred; a food handler's certification is encouraged or obtainable on hire.