Part-Time Kids’ Kitchen Cook & Food Prep

Children of America, LLC; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life, Accident, Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Childcare discount

Tuition assistance (up to $500/sem)

Annual raises

Recognition programs

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Children of America (COA) is seeking a part-time Cook / Food Prep to prepare healthy meals for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years across our early childhood programs.

You will handle menu-based cooking, inventory, and ordering, while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and ensuring safety standards. COA offers healthcare, retirement and discounts, with opportunities for growth across 65+ locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• PlanServSage certification.
• Strong work ethic and customer service mindset.
• Experience cooking for schools or preschools is a plus but not required (paid training provided).
• Love for children and working in an early childhood environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to posted menus.
• Determine meal and snack counts and distribute food to each classroom.
• Remove trays and leftover food from classrooms and dispose appropriately.
• Perform weekly inventory of food and supplies; submit list of needed items.
• Order food and supplies from approved vendors within budget set by management.
• Check-in deliveries to ensure order accuracy.
• Keep the kitchen, appliances, cabinets, and all inventory organized and clean.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Strong work ethic

Food safety awareness

School/preschool cooking experience (a

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children of America (COA) is seeking a part-time Cook / Food Prep to prepare healthy meals for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years across our early childhood programs.

You will handle menu-based cooking, inventory, and ordering, while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and ensuring safety standards. COA offers healthcare, retirement and discounts, with opportunities for growth across 65+ locations.