Cook
About this role
Childcare Cook- Bowman Ave, Pensacola FL
Your role
As a Childcare Cook at Child Development Schools, you will play an important role in the health and wellbeing of the children in our care. Every meal and snack you prepare is a direct investment in a child's growth, energy, and development. You will work in a fast-paced but purposeful kitchen environment, preparing nutritious food that meets the needs of young children and the standards of our program.
What your day looks like:
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with menu plans and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures to maintain a clean and compliant kitchen
- Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special needs as documented for enrolled children
- Track meal counts, food inventory, and supply needs and communicate with center leadership
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance needs promptly
- Support classroom staff during non-kitchen hours as needed, assisting with activities and supervision
Pay and benefits
Pay: [Add In] per hour, based on experience.
Full-time employees receive:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
- 50% discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
- Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
- Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to pass a background check
- Valid food handler's permit (or ability to obtain one prior to start)
- Experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, or food service
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage meal timing for multiple classrooms
- Physical ability to meet the demands of a kitchen environment including standing for extended periods, lifting, and working with heat
- Genuine care for the wellbeing of children and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Prior experience cooking for children or in an institutional food service setting is a plus.
About Child Development Schools
Company at a glance
Established in 1988, Child Development Schools, Inc. operates as three early childhood education brands – Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide child care and early education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to 12 years in more than 260 child care centers across 11 states, with headquarters in Austin, Texas. Our schools offer full-time weekday schedules as well as before and after-school programs. Children receive a high-quality education, as well as participation in activities and exercises geared towards their specific age and developmental stage.
Our programs include adaptive digital learning platforms, which promote math and computer literacy skills, field trips, and activities that allow parents to take an active role in the growth and development of their children.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Childcare discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development
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