Assistant Cook
About this role
Why Join ChildCareGroup
Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to drive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity.
Why This Role Matters
Healthy meals are essential to a child's growth, development, and ability to learn. As an Assistant Cook, you help ensure children receive nutritious, high-quality meals every day in a safe and welcoming environment. Your work directly supports the success of our Early Head Start and Head Start programs by helping maintain compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards and creating positive mealtime experiences for children.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks using standardized recipes.
- Support meal service operations, including setting up trays and serving food.
- Help order, receive, and organize food and kitchen supplies.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing equipment, cleaning countertops, and organizing pantry areas.
- Follow safe food handling, preparation, and storage practices.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with USDA CACFP and Head Start/Early Head Start guidelines.
- Support classroom cooking activities alongside teaching staff.
- Step into the Head Cook or Assistant Cook role when needed to help maintain uninterrupted meal services.
- Perform housekeeping tasks and other duties that support daily center operations.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Food Manager certification, or ability to obtain certification.
- Experience working with large groups or in a high-volume environment.
- Knowledge of food preparation methods, nutrition, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to cleanliness and safety.
- Dependability, teamwork, and a commitment to providing excellent service to children and families.
- Ability to meet attendance expectations and support a fast-paced childcare environment.
- Valid Texas driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet CCG driving and background check requirements.
ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Company at a glance
Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup is the North Texas area's oldest and largest provider of comprehensive early childhood programs and services. We TEACH children and parents, we TRAIN early childhood professionals, and we ASSIST families. Using a holistic, two generation approach, we educate young children and support their parents on a path to greater well-being and self sufficiency. Each year, our programs and services impact the lives of over 40,000 children, parents and early childhood educators across 12 Texas counties.
For information about our programs and services, please visit ChildCareGroup.org
Interested in a career with ChildCareGroup?
Please visit https://childcaregroup.org/contact-us/join-our-team
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