Cook - Early Learning Center Childcare

GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MSU

Great Falls (MT)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Great Falls College Montana State University invites applications for a Cook in the early childhood program. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children, ensuring CACFP compliance, state licensing, and health and safety standards in a child-friendly environment.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm. The position is classified hourly with a 0.4 FTE, and compensation ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience preparing meals for groups, preferably in a child care, school, or institutional setting.
Knowledge of CACFP regulations and meal pattern requirements preferred.
Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and nutrition guidelines.
Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks that meet CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Maintain accurate CACFP records, including menus, production records, and meal counts.
Order, receive, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, and ensure food preparation, handling, and storage practices comply with local health department regulations.

Skills

CACFP knowledge

Food safety & sanitation

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience preparing meals for groups

Food Handler’s Permit / ServSafe Certification

Job description

The Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving
nutritious meals and snacks for children enrolled in the early childhood program. The Cook ensures compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program ( CACFP ), state licensing regulations, and health and safety standards while promoting healthy eating habits in a positive and child-friendly environment.
Work hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm.

Position Number

Department

Department Office of Administration & Finance

Division

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union Affiliation

FTE

FTE 0.4

Benefits Eligible

Compensation

Compensation Hourly

Salary Salary range of $ 16.00 to $ 18.00 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type External

Great Falls College Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the College does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the College’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Great Falls College Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, GFC MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Falls College Montana State University, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405; 406-268-3701; jobs@gfcmsu.edu.

GFC MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the GFC MSU Website:http://www.gfcmsu.edu/about/policies/400policies.html

Great Falls College MSU is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco products is not permitted on any College property.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks that meet CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Maintain accurate CACFP records, including menus, production records, and meal counts.
Order, receive, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, and ensure food preparation, handling, and storage practices comply with local health department regulations.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED .
Experience preparing meals for groups, preferably in a child care, school, or institutional setting.
Knowledge of CACFP regulations and meal pattern requirements preferred.
Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and nutrition guidelines.
Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills