Preschool Cook Assistant- Town Madison

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

Job summary

Ardent Preschool and Daycare in Town Madison is seeking a dependable Cook Assistant to help with daily meal preparation in our preschool kitchen. This full-time role supports the Preschool Cook and Director in preparing, portioning, and serving meals and snacks for young children in a safe, organized environment.

The position emphasizes following menus, food safety standards, and teamwork within a structured preschool setting. Prior kitchen experience and ServSafe certification are valued assets.

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 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.
• May help in classrooms if needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Follow instructions

Reliable and punctual

Team-oriented

Bilingual encouraged

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Ardent Preschool and Daycare - Town Madison
$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
• May help in classrooms if needed

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