Daycare Cook: Growth, PTO & Tuition Support

Foundations Early Learning Center; Sherrills Ford (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular pay increases

Same-day pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

401K

Wellness program

Aflac

Short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted childcare

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Mon-Fri schedule

Additional PTO with tenure

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Job summary

Foundations Early Learning Center in Sherrills Ford, NC is seeking a Daycare Cook to nourish children and staff with healthy meals in a fast-growing preschool setting. You’ll follow daily menus, ensure safe food handling, and maintain kitchen inventory while supporting classroom needs.

The role offers competitive wages, strong benefits, and growth opportunities within a mission-driven early education environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience cooking for large groups is preferred.
• ServSafe certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to pass background checks and health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes meals and snacks for children and staff per guidelines.
• Follows daily menus that meet USDA/licensing/health department rules.
• Ensures safe food preparation and sanitation; keeps kitchen/pantry tidy.
• Maintains inventory of food and supplies.
• Willing to work in the classroom to cover breaks.
• Experience in large-scale cooking, preferably childcare.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• At least 18 years old for cook position.
• Ability to pass background checks and health assessments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Food safety

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Meal distribution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Foundations Early Learning Center in Sherrills Ford, NC is seeking a Daycare Cook to nourish children and staff with healthy meals in a fast-growing preschool setting. You’ll follow daily menus, ensure safe food handling, and maintain kitchen inventory while supporting classroom needs.

The role offers competitive wages, strong benefits, and growth opportunities within a mission-driven early education environment.