Part-Time Kids Kitchen Cook: Healthy Meals & Impact

Craftsbury Sa; Craftsbury (VT); On-site; USD 165,000 - 303,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Child Care Discount

Compensation and Benefits

Paid Time Off

Fitness membership

Free meals at work

Credentials support

Job summary

Craftsbury Saplings Community Children's Center seeks an organized, efficient cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for up to 25 children and staff daily, working with the Kitchen Coordinator and teaching team to meet dietary needs and involve children in food preparation.

This part-time role (8-10 hours, 2 days per week) offers Paid Time Off, meals at work, and benefits, with potential for credential support and future growth within our nonprofit, year-round center serving children 15 months

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and safe food handling practices.
• Willingness to participate in required 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

Team collaboration

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Craftsbury Saplings Community Children's Center seeks an organized, efficient cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for up to 25 children and staff daily, working with the Kitchen Coordinator and teaching team to meet dietary needs and involve children in food preparation.

This part-time role (8-10 hours, 2 days per week) offers Paid Time Off, meals at work, and benefits, with potential for credential support and future growth within our nonprofit, year-round center serving children 15 months