Part-Time Cook - mornings

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

is seeking a dependable part-time cook to prepare simple, nutritious breakfast and lunch for children ages infant through 5 years old. This role is ideal for someone who enjoyscooking, can followfood safety guidelines, and wants a consistent weekday, daytime schedule.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting pay: $12.00/hour (depending on experience)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• No evenings or weekends
• Location: Newton Child Development Center, 1301 Grove St., Chattanooga, TN 37402

Key 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

Qualifications

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

Chambliss Center for Children and Newton Child Development Centerare equal employment opportunity employers. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.