Preschool Kitchen Assistant — Daytime, No Weekends

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 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.