Preschool Kitchen Chef – Daytime Meals for Kids

Adventures In Learning; Atlantic City (NJ); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Supplemental Insurance

Employee discounts

Training & development

Résumé du poste

Adventures in Learning in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a dependable Kitchen Staff/Cook to support daily meal operations for our preschool and childcare center. This full-time role involves preparing meals, following menus, and keeping the kitchen organized and safe.

The ideal candidate has experience cooking in settings with volume, knowledge of childcare guidelines, and a proven ability to maintain cleanliness and comply with safety standards while assisting with basic childcare tasks as

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience in childcare, school, cafeteria, or commercial kitchen.
• Ability to prepare multiple meals at once and follow structured menus.
• Strong understanding of food safety, cleanliness standards, and cross‑contamination prevention.
• Comfortable working around children and assisting with basic childcare tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Must pass background checks and meet state childcare requirements.

Responsabilités

• Meal Preparation — Prepare lunch, snacks, and dinner for multiple classrooms following center menus and portion guidelines.
• Monthly Menu Planning — Assist in creating the monthly food schedule/menu in alignment with licensing and nutritional standards.
• Inventory Management — Track food, and cleaning supplies; notify leadership when items need to be reordered.
• Kitchen Cleanliness — Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times; follow all food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Laundry Duties — Wash and fold center laundry (bedding, towels, etc.) as scheduled.
• Child Assistance — Support staff as needed with escorting children to the bathroom, diaper changes (training provided), and supervising during nap times.
• Compliance & Safety — Follow all state licensing regulations, allergy protocols, and center policies.

Connaissances

Meal preparation

Food safety

Childcare awareness

Inventory management

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Description du poste

Adventures in Learning in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a dependable Kitchen Staff/Cook to support daily meal operations for our preschool and childcare center. This full-time role involves preparing meals, following menus, and keeping the kitchen organized and safe.

The ideal candidate has experience cooking in settings with volume, knowledge of childcare guidelines, and a proven ability to maintain cleanliness and comply with safety standards while assisting with basic childcare tasks as