Child Center Cook

Mooresville • Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

The Child Center Cook prepares meals and snacks for children enrolled in the Center and ensures they are ready at scheduled times. The cook prepares and serves food according to health and safety standards, including meals for children with dietary restrictions or allergies. The role maintains food inventory and records, labels and stores food, cleans kitchen items and work areas, and performs routine kitchen maintenance. The cook may assist in classrooms when needed and interacts supportively with children, families, and school staff.

Requirements

• Three years of cooking experience.
• One year of cooking experience in childcare.
• High school diploma.
• ServSafe certification.
• Food Handling Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Child Care Background Check.
• Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Demonstrate integrity and honesty.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent cooking skills.
• Adapt to constant change and plan work and follow a schedule.
• Work a flexible schedule consistent with operating hours and adapt hours to business needs.
• Commit to completing annual state licensing training requirements.
• Communicate and interact with children, parents, and school staff with tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks according to the approved menu and posted schedule, and distribute food while meeting health and safety standards.
• Maintain food inventory, calculate required quantities, and assist with ordering as directed.
• Label and store food items properly and follow health, safety, and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain meal and snack records and the master menu; make approved menu changes when directed and keep parents informed of changes.
• Prepare meals for children with dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Clean up after meals and snacks, including cleaning food areas and washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware.
• Perform routine kitchen maintenance and notify the Director when maintenance is needed or has not been completed.
• Interact with children and families in a friendly, supportive manner while following company procedures and state supervision guidelines.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect as required by state regulations.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, meetings, and programs as requested by the Director.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director.
• Assist in classrooms as needed.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED