Cook (Beaumont)

Otter Learning; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, voluntary life

Paid time off

401(k)

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

In-house training

Mobility bonus

Tuition discount for your children

Job summary

Otter Learning is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children across our centers. You will manage meal planning, ordering, prep, and cleanup while ensuring meals meet age-appropriate nutrition and regulatory guidelines.

Sanitation is critical, and you may assist in a classroom or front office during staff shortages. Must be 18+, with 1 year of experience and a high school diploma or GED. Competitive pay and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a fast-paced Early Education environment.
• Knowledge of common allergies and regular substitutes is required.
• Sanitation and cleanliness of tools, kitchen and storage areas are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and a snack for each classroom.
• Handle meal planning, ordering, prep and cleanup.
• Ensure age-appropriate meals and regulatory guidelines are followed; assist with supervision if needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Allergies knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

CAREER GROWTH AND IN HOUSE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES!

FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE!

MONDAY-FRIDAY (7 AM to 2 PM) ONLY!

Our Mission is to help children be successful in their whole -life experience, going beyond the classroom. If you want to be part of a team that believes in our mission "Be Safe, Be Kind - Let's Grow Together" then come join us! We are looking for talented staff to join our team! We are currently located in DC, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Maryland with continued plans to expand our network of schools. Our goal is to grow talented staff and experienced Directors from within as we continue to expand our programs and develop internal career paths.

Cook

What you will bring as a Team Member:

The position of Cook plays an important role in our centers ensuring children have the right fuel for their hard work learning, playing and growing all day. You will be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch and a snack for each classroom which includes all meal planning, ordering, prep, and cleanup. Meals must be planned ahead with age-appropriate foods and follow regulatory guidelines. Sanitation is also important including ensuring tools, equipment, kitchen and storage areas are kept clean and orderly. Experience cooking in a fast-paced or similar Early Education environment with knowledge of common allergies and regular substitutes is required. You must feel comfortable around young students as you will be working around, serving, and possibly assisting with supervision of children. Cooks may be required to step into a classroom or the front office to assist during staff shortage, cover breaks, or maintain fulltime hours in smaller schools.

Our promise to you:

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, LTD, STD and more
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Referral Bonus
• In-house training
• Mobility Bonus if you work at another location
• Tuition discount for your own children

Requirements:

Must be 18 years old (some states 21 yr old). Must have a high school diploma or GED. A minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred.

Pay:

$12–$16/Hour, Based on experience

Job Type:

Full-time, Hourly