Part-Time Child Care Kitchen Cook: Breakfast & Lunch

Chambliss Center for Children; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton Child Development Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dependable part-time cook to prepare breakfast and lunch for children ages infant through 5 years old. The role offers a consistent weekday daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends.

Starting pay is $12.00/hour (dependent on experience). Cook will follow USDA nutrition guidelines and food safety practices while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and supporting site operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Dependable with reliable transportation.
• Must pass a fingerprint background check for employment in a licensed childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and lunch according to approved menus and recipes.
• Follow portion sizes and USDA nutrition program guidelines.
• Safely operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, cookware, and utensils.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready at all times.
• Order food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Assist with other kitchen-related duties as assigned by the Site Director.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety procedures

Independence

Reliable transportation

Background check

Job description

Newton Child Development Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dependable part-time cook to prepare breakfast and lunch for children ages infant through 5 years old. The role offers a consistent weekday daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends.

Starting pay is $12.00/hour (dependent on experience). Cook will follow USDA nutrition guidelines and food safety practices while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and supporting site operations.