Daycare/Childcare Cook

Eritel Solutions Inc; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

ABC Kids' Academy is seeking a dedicated Childcare Cook to prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals for preschoolers and staff. You will follow approved menus, CACFP guidelines, and food safety procedures in a busy morning kitchen.

This part-time role runs Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 12:30 pm, with responsibilities including meal preparation, portion control, allergy awareness, cleanliness, record-keeping, and coordination with management. A state-required training requirement is included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in childcare, school, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergy precautions, and age-appropriate preparation.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and documentation accurately.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, organization, and communication.
• Ability to complete required background screening and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks per approved menus and schedule.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, and age-appropriate meal instructions.
• Review allergies/dietary restrictions and substitutions; prevent cross-contact.
• Prepare foods in appropriate sizes/textures to reduce choking risks.
• Follow sanitation procedures, temperature controls, and storage guidelines.
• Check and record food, fridge, and freezer temperatures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, and utensils; complete cleaning schedules.
• Maintain meal counts, production records, inventory, and documentation.
• Monitor expiration dates; rotate stock and minimize waste.
• Receive deliveries; report damaged, expired, or unsafe items.
• Communicate delays, supply needs, or safety concerns to management.
• Keep chemicals secured away from food; supervise keeping kids out of kitchen.
• Obtain owner approval before removing food or supplies.
• Serve as Floater; assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Menu adherence

Dependable attendance

Effective communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Childcare Cook Job Description

ABC Kids' Academy

Position: Childcare Cook

Reports To: Director / Assistant Director

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am -12:30 pm

Position Summary

Prepare and serve nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. Support children's health by following approved menus, food safety procedures, individual dietary instructions, and applicable childcare and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks according to approved menus and scheduled meal times.
• Follow approved recipes, portion sizes, and meal preparation instructions for each age group.
• Review documented food allergies, dietary restrictions, and approved substitutions before preparing and serving food. Prevent cross-contact.
• Prepare foods in appropriate sizes and textures to reduce choking risks.
• Follow proper handwashing, food storage, thawing, cooking, cooling, reheating, and sanitation procedures.
• Check and record required food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, utensils, and food service items. Complete assigned cleaning schedules.
• Maintain accurate meal counts, production records, inventory, and other required documentation.
• Monitor expiration dates, rotate stock, and submit supply requests promptly to minimize waste and shortages.
• Accept and properly store deliveries; report damaged, expired, or unsafe items.
• Communicate meal delays, supply needs, equipment problems, and safety concerns promptly to management.
• Keep cleaning chemicals secured and separate from food. Restrict children's access to the kitchen.
• Obtain owner approval before removing food or supplies from the Academy.
• Serve as Floater
• Assist with other duties as assigned while maintaining kitchen and meal service responsibilities.
• 10-hours annual state-required training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience preparing meals in a childcare, school, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergy precautions, and age-appropriate food preparation.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, written instructions, and documentation procedures accurately.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, organization, and effective communication.
• Ability to complete required background screening and job-related training.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods; bend, reach, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks; work around heat and cold; and safely lift and move food, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

Performance Expectations

Meals are ready on time, dietary instructions are followed consistently, records are accurate, supplies are managed responsibly, and the kitchen remains clean and inspection-ready.