Cook/Floater

Acquire4Hire; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child Care Discount

Job summary

Kids in Motion Academy (KIMA) is hiring a Cook/Floater to prepare nutritious meals and assist in classrooms as needed. Schedule includes serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks while keeping a clean kitchen and following USDA/CACFP guidelines.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, standing for extended periods, and a genuine love for working with young children. Prior childcare or food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in childcare or food service is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals: breakfast, lunch, and snacks following USDA and CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Store food safely and monitor temperatures.
• Keep inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Follow health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Assist teachers in classrooms as needed throughout the day.
• Supervise children and support daily routines.

Skills

Food service experience

Childcare experience

Team player

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About This Role

Kids in Motion Academy (KIMA) is seeking a dependable, caring, and energetic Cook/Floater to join our team! If you enjoy working with children, preparing nutritious meals, and supporting classrooms as needed, we'd love to hear from you. The Cook/Floater is responsible for preparing healthy meals and snacks that meet USDA and state childcare nutrition guidelines while also assisting in classrooms as needed to help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

Cook Duties

• Prepare and serve nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
• Follow USDA/CACFP meal patterns and childcare nutrition guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Store food safely and monitor food temperatures.
• Keep an accurate inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Follow all health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Clean kitchen equipment and dining areas daily.

Floater Duties

• Assist teachers in classrooms as needed throughout the day.
• Supervise children while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Support daily classroom routines, including meals, nap time, learning activities, and outdoor play.
• Help maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Step into classrooms during teacher breaks, meetings, or absences.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Experience Working In Childcare Or Food Service Is Preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.
• Must successfully complete all required state background checks and training.

Nice To Haves

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A genuine love for working with young children.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.

Benefits

• Child Care Discount
• Join the KIMA family and help make a difference in the lives of young learners every day!