Preschool Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen Hero

First Discovery Children's Academy; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Paid training and professional develop

Growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

First Discovery Children's Academy is seeking a dependable Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children from infants to school-age. You will follow CACFP meal pattern requirements, maintain meal counts and records, and ensure a clean, compliant kitchen with proper safety procedures.

You will order supplies, manage inventory, and coordinate with leadership to ensure smooth meal service while accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience, preferably in childcare or high-volume food service.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Experience with CACFP guidelines.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks following CACFP meal patterns.
• Follow approved menus for infants through school-age children.
• Maintain accurate CACFP meal counts and production records.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with health regulations.
• Order food and kitchen supplies while managing inventory and minimizing waste.
• Receive, store, and rotate food using proper safety procedures.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain sanitation logs.
• Accommodate approved food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Work with leadership to ensure smooth meal service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

CACFP guidelines

Time management

Organizational skills

Dependable attendance

Education

Georgia Certified Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

First Discovery Children's Academy is seeking a dependable Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children from infants to school-age. You will follow CACFP meal pattern requirements, maintain meal counts and records, and ensure a clean, compliant kitchen with proper safety procedures.

You will order supplies, manage inventory, and coordinate with leadership to ensure smooth meal service while accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies.