Kids' Kitchen Cook (Part-Time) with Growth Opportunity

Acquire4Hire LLC; Craftsbury Common (VT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Child Care Discount

Paid Time Off – holidays

Fitness membership

Free meals at work

Job summary

Craftsbury Saplings Community Children's Center in Craftsbury, VT is seeking a cook to prepare nutritious meals for up to 25 children and staff, collaborating with the Kitchen Coordinator and teaching team to meet dietary needs and engage children in food preparation. The part-time role (8-10 hours, two days per week) offers potential for additional hours and teacher responsibilities.

We value teamwork, healthy meals, and a clean, organized kitchen, with benefits including paid leave and free

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and safe food handling practices.
• Willingness to participate in required program and kitchen-related training and maintain annual training requirements.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and delicious meals daily (2 snacks and lunch) that support child and staff dietary needs and licensing standards
• Maintain kitchen space and records up to standards aligned with the Child Care Licensing Regulations
• Perform daily and monthly kitchen and meal-related cleaning tasks
• Coordinate meal planning and food purchasing with key food program staff
• Maintain documentation in compliance with the Child and Adult Food Program

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Safe food handling

Job description

Craftsbury Saplings Community Children's Center in Craftsbury, VT is seeking a cook to prepare nutritious meals for up to 25 children and staff, collaborating with the Kitchen Coordinator and teaching team to meet dietary needs and engage children in food preparation. The part-time role (8-10 hours, two days per week) offers potential for additional hours and teacher responsibilities.

We value teamwork, healthy meals, and a clean, organized kitchen, with benefits including paid leave and free