Cook/Kitchen

The Tot Spot; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Tot Spot in Fishers, Indiana is seeking a reliable Cook to join our friendly team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Candidates should have basic cooking, time management, and record-keeping skills, as well as a high school diploma or GED. Experience with food preparation in a daycare setting is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

This position requires a love for cooking and working with children, and offers benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be 18 years or older.
• Experience with food preparation for children is preferred.
• Ability to follow nutritional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and prepare menus for children.
• Prepare and deliver meals and snacks to classrooms.
• Maintain overall cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Time management

Record-keeping skills

Ability to work alone

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a reliable and friendly Cook to join our family. The applicant must have basic cooking skills, time management, and record‑keeping skills, and be able to adapt and create healthy tasty menu options. If you enjoy working with children and love to cook, look no further and apply today! Never worked in childcare? Do not let that hold you back from applying, we will train. Are you a student attending culinary arts? We are your best taste testers! All candidates must be 18 years or older, have a high school diploma/GED, and complete a background check.

Responsibilities

Candidate must have the ability to manage inventory, prepare menus, and calculate portions for up to 90 kiddos (family style). Experience is needed to prepare or cook breakfast, lunch, and snacks following nutritional guidelines for children in daycare. We are hiring for two shifts for our cook position. Working hours will be 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You can apply at ilovethetotspot.com/careers

• Prepare fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food products
• Prepare (family style) breakfast, lunch, and snacks and deliver to and pick up from all classrooms
• Plan breakfast, snack, and lunch menus; document monthly menu items
• Calculate portion sizes according to state regulations
• Clean and wash prep table; sweep and mop floors
• Clean and organize the prep fridge/freezer and pantry
• Understand how to operate a low temp dishwasher
• Wash and sanitize all counters, kitchen equipment, cutting boards, and dishes
• Maintain the overall cleanliness in the kitchen
• Enjoy working alone
• Track and maintain allergy substitutes when required
• Manage food and paper supply inventory

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance