Cook/Food Prep (Pre-School)

Children of America; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Children of America seeks a part-time cook/food prep who has a passion for preparing healthy meals for children. Responsibilities include meal preparation, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This role offers a great opportunity to work in a nurturing environment that values culinary creativity and child welfare.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee Childcare Discount Program

Subsidized Tuition Program

Annual Center Performance Raise

Monthly & Yearly Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for a school/pre-school is a plus.
• Must have a love for children and cooking.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves and prepares snacks and meals according to menus.
• Performs weekly food and supply inventory.
• Keeps kitchen organized and clean.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Cooking

Working with children

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

PlanServSage certification

Job description

About Children of America (COA): We're a special blend of people, principles and pride that makes the COA rich in diversity and strength. Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks-12 years of age. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care and Summer Camp. Our goal is to serve nutritious, wholesome meals and snacks cooked onsite. We are looking for a part-time cook/food prep who loves to cook healthy, delicious meals that will appeal to the palate of toddlers/children in our care. Additionally, our company culture invites you to bring your whole self to work, because it is your unique attributes, perspectives and backgrounds that make us a stronger team.

Who Will you Interact with? In this role you will interact daily with the management team, and teaching staff just to name a few.

Job responsibilities:

• Serves and prepares snacks and meals in accordance with posted menus
• Determines meal and snack count and distributes food to each classroom.
• Removes trays and leftovers from classrooms and disposes accordingly.
• Performs weekly food and supply inventory; submits list of needed items
• Orders food and supply items from approved supplier, within budget set by Management.
• Checks-in supply deliveries to ensure accuracy of order placed.
• Keeps kitchen, including appliances, cabinets and all inventory, organized and clean.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Have a love for children & cooking
• Experience in cooking for a school/pre-school will be a plus but not required, paid training will be provided
• Strong customer service mindset and work ethic
• Driver's License
• High school or equivalent
• PlanServSage certification is required.

We offer a strong & competitive benefit package that includes the following:

• Career Advancement Opportunities 65+ locations and growing; We proudly promote from within!
• Comprehensive Healthcare including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance Plan Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid vacation, sick time and company Paid Holidays
• Employee Childcare Discount Program
  • 50% OFF Childcare Benefit
• Subsidized Tuition Program for Continuing Education/Career Advancement; up to *$500 Per Semester
• Annual Center Performance Raise
• Monthly & Yearly Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus

Children of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.