Daytime Childcare Prep Cook — No Evenings/Weekends

Chambliss-Center-For-Children; Ridgeside (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Telehealth

Health Reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children is accepting applications for a full-time prep cook to prepare nutritious meals for children from infant to 12 years old. The role offers a daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends and a supportive environment, with competitive pay and benefits.

Location is Chattanooga, TN, with a standard Monday–Friday shift and on-site work. This position emphasizes safe food handling, teamwork, and consistency in serving high-quality meals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Experience with food preparation/cooking in a commercial setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Must be able pass a fingerprint background check required for working in a childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food as directed, following set recipes and portion guidelines.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and storage area.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assit the Kitchen Supervisor with the ordering of food and supplies.
• Assist with other kitchen-related tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing English

Food prep experience

Job description

Chambliss Center for Children is accepting applications for a full-time prep cook to prepare nutritious meals for children from infant to 12 years old. The role offers a daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends and a supportive environment, with competitive pay and benefits.

Location is Chattanooga, TN, with a standard Monday–Friday shift and on-site work. This position emphasizes safe food handling, teamwork, and consistency in serving high-quality meals.