Kids' Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals for Early Learners

lildreamersacademy; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Little Dreamers Academy in Clarksville, TN is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals daily and help manage a busy childcare kitchen. The role requires planning weekly menus, ensuring meals align with childcare nutrition guidelines, and maintaining a sanitary, organized workspace for a happy, healthy day for kids.

You will handle inventory, assist with ordering, accommodate dietary needs, and coordinate meal timing with class schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, institutional cooking, or childcare food preparation preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children daily
• Plan and follow weekly menus in accordance with childcare nutritional guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times
• Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed
• Adhere to food safety, handling, and storage regulations
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special nutritional needs
• Coordinate meal timing with classroom schedules to ensure smooth daily operations

Skills

Food preparation

Childcare environment

Sanitation

Job description

Little Dreamers Academy in Clarksville, TN is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals daily and help manage a busy childcare kitchen. The role requires planning weekly menus, ensuring meals align with childcare nutrition guidelines, and maintaining a sanitary, organized workspace for a happy, healthy day for kids.

You will handle inventory, assist with ordering, accommodate dietary needs, and coordinate meal timing with class schedules.