CookSupport Staff

Guiding Hands; Sanger (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Discounted childcare

Weekday schedule (Mon–Fri)

Job summary

Guiding Hands in Texas seeks a preschool cook to prepare meals for children and support staff in classrooms. You will cover teacher absences and help meet snack and lunch schedules in a fast-paced, caring setting.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and responsive communication with families, while supporting licensing standards and a nurturing classroom atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a preschool environment.
• Energetic, nurturing, positive, child-friendly personality.
• Shows initiative; strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, healthy menu items and deliver to classroom based on snack and lunch schedule
• Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment per procedure and childcare licensing requirements
• Maintains the inventory of food items and prepares grocery list for ordering
• Works with the teacher and leadership teams by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis
• Maintains positive informal and formal communication with families on a daily basis
• Facilitates and maintains childcare licensing standards
• Friendly and a desire to work as a team in a rewarding, fast-paced environment

Skills

Energetic

Nurturing

Positive demeanor

Child-friendly

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Job Summary

As a Cook at Guiding Hands, you’ll help prepare meals for our little ones. As a support staff, you will tend to children's needs as they arise. You will cover teacher's classes as the teacher has not arrived for the day, has left for the day or is on lunch break.

Company Overview

• Provides a safe and compassionate environment while parents meet their financial responsibilities
• Shows and teaches God's love for all
• Teaches social and emotional skills to all children to aid them in self-regulation

Benefits/Perks

• Monday thru Friday; no weekends
• Paid holidays
• Paid days off
• Access to discounted health benefits: Medical, dental and vision
• Tel-a-med for illnesses
• Discounted childcare

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, healthy menu items and deliver to classroom-based on snack and lunch schedule
• Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment per procedure and childcare licensing requirements
• Maintains the inventory of food items and prepares grocery list for ordering
• Works with the teacher and leadership teams by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis
• Maintains positive informal and formal communication with families on a daily basis
• Facilitates and maintains childcare licensing standards
• Friendly and a desire to work as a team in a rewarding, fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a preschool environment
• Energetic, nurturing, positive, child-friendly personality
• Shows initiative; strong work ethic
• High school diploma

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Association for Early Learning Leaders.