Preschool Kitchen Chef — Nutritious Meals for Little Explorers

Cadence Education; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CDA tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Cadence Education in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious, kid-friendly meals and snacks, manage food storage, and serve meals in classrooms. You’ll keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards, while supporting additional school tasks.

This full-time role comes with on-demand pay, tuition discounts, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, plus PTO and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• Meets all state preschool cook requirements.
• 1 year of experience in food planning, preparation, and service, following USDA guidelines.
• Preferred: Current Food Handler's Card or ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Create nutritious, kid-approved meals and snacks.
• Keep the kitchen organized and storage updated.
• Serve meals to classrooms with a smile.
• Maintain a clean, efficient kitchen and handle dishes.
• Tackle laundry and cleaning duties to keep the school sparkling.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Cadence Education in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious, kid-friendly meals and snacks, manage food storage, and serve meals in classrooms. You’ll keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards, while supporting additional school tasks.

This full-time role comes with on-demand pay, tuition discounts, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, plus PTO and professional development opportunities.