Preschool Kitchen Cook – Daytime, Safe & Nutritious Meals

Adventures In Learning; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental Insurance

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Adventures in Learning is seeking a dependable Kitchen Staff/Cook to support daily meal operations for our Preschool/Childcare center in Atlantic City, NJ. The role involves cooking for multiple classrooms, planning menus, managing inventory, and maintaining a sanitary kitchen in a child-focused environment.

The position runs full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am–4:30pm, with no evenings or weekends. Must pass background checks and meet state childcare requirements; benefits include training,

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience in childcare, school, cafeteria, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• 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.
• Must pass background checks and meet state childcare requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 with escorting children to the bathroom, diaper changes, and supervising during nap times.
• Compliance & Safety — Follow all state licensing regulations, allergy protocols, and center policies.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Cross-contamination prevention

Childcare assistance

Inventory management

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Adventures in Learning is seeking a dependable Kitchen Staff/Cook to support daily meal operations for our Preschool/Childcare center in Atlantic City, NJ. The role involves cooking for multiple classrooms, planning menus, managing inventory, and maintaining a sanitary kitchen in a child-focused environment.

The position runs full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am–4:30pm, with no evenings or weekends. Must pass background checks and meet state childcare requirements; benefits include training,