Preschool Head Cook - Town Madison

Ardent Preschool and 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 Head Cook to support daily meal preparation in our preschool kitchen.

The role focuses on preparing, portioning, and serving meals for young children while maintaining a clean and organized environment. This is a daytime, full-time position within a structured preschool setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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.
• Order, receive and storing food deliveries from Sysco.
• Follow state and USDA food safety requirements.

Skills

Food prep experience

ServSafe certification

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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


• Order, receive and storing food deliveries from Sysco


• 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

Work Environment

• Daytime schedule


• Structured preschool setting


• Team-based environment


• No weekends