Cook (Cartersville)

Joyoflearningcenter; Cartersville, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral & mobility bonuses

Job summary

Joyoflearningcenter in Cartersville, GA is hiring a full-time Cook for a Georgia-licensed childcare facility. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for all classrooms, following DECAL standards and CACFP guidelines, and document in KidKare for state records.

The role also covers inventory, procurement, sanitation, accommodating dietary needs, temperature checks, and supporting staff, with competitive pay and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks in a Georgia-licensed childcare facility.
• Follow DECAL standards and CACFP guidelines; maintain real-time documentation via KidKare.
• Manage food inventory, procurement, and daily kitchen sanitation.
• Accommodate and document special dietary needs and allergies per each child’s care plan.
• Support classroom staff and front desk while maintaining a safe, organized kitchen.

Job description

Now Hiring: Cook – Early Childhood Center
Monday–Friday | Full-Time |

Join a passionate team dedicated to helping children grow beyond the classroom! We're looking for an experienced Cook who knows how to fuel little learners with nutritious meals and smiles.

What You'll Do:

As a Cook in a Georgia-licensed childcare facility, you will prepare and serve nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all classrooms in full compliance with Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) standards, while strictly adhering to Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and maintaining accurate, real-time documentation via KidKare for state record-keeping. Your responsibilities include managing food inventory, procurement, meal preparation, and rigorous daily kitchen sanitation protocols to meet health and safety regulations, as well as carefully accommodating and documenting special dietary needs and individual food allergies as outlined in each child’s care plan. Additionally, you will maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment, perform routine equipment and temperature checks, and provide flexible support to classroom staff or the administrative front desk as needed, ensuring a professional, collaborative, and compliant atmosphere that directly supports the health and well-being of the children in our care.

Competitive pay: $13–$16 based on region and experience

• Referral & mobility bonuses

Requirements:

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or GED

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