Preschool Cook Assistant- Clift Farms

Ardent Preschool & Daycare; Madison, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Preschool and Daycare in Madison, AL is seeking a dependable Cook Assistant to support daily meal prep in our preschool kitchen. You will assist with preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks, portion and distribute meals to classrooms, and help maintain a clean, sanitary cooking area under the supervision of the Preschool Cook and Director.

This full-time daytime role offers a structured preschool setting with no weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply, and bilingual communication skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Portion and distribute meals to classrooms.
• Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow established menus and food safety guidelines.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries.
• Follow state and USDA food safety requirements.

Skills

Kitchen prep

Food safety

Sanitation

Background check

ServSafe (preferred)

Job description

Ardent Preschool and Daycare -Clift Farms
$14.00–$16.00 per hour
Full-Time

Ardent Preschool is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Cook Assistant to support daily meal preparation in our preschool kitchen.

This is a support position in a childcare setting. It is not a restaurant or chef role.

Position Summary

The Cook Assistant works under the direction of the Preschool Cook and Director to help prepare, portion, and serve meals and snacks for young children while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Portion and distribute meals to classrooms
• Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Follow established menus and food safety guidelines
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries
• Follow state and USDA food safety requirements

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply, and bilingual communication skills are a plus but are not required for this position.

Work Environment

• Daytime schedule
• Structured preschool setting
• Team-based environment
• No weekends

If you are dependable and comfortable working in a supportive kitchen role within a childcare setting, we encourage you to apply