Childcare Cook

The Nest Schools • Noblesville, IN

9d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nest Schools is seeking a dependable, caring, and experienced Childcare Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children, helping them build healthy habits in a safe and welcoming environment. The Cook will support classrooms, teachers, and families, contributing to The Nest Schools' community culture of kindness, wellness, innovation, and fun.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience preparing meals in a school, daycare center, restaurant, or similar setting
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and nutritional meal preparation
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A dependable, patient, flexible, and positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• A current State Food Manager License or willingness to obtain one
• Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push and pull a minimum of 20 pounds, including children and classroom materials, with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children
• Plan and post menus that meet nutritional guidelines
• Track food allergies and dietary restrictions carefully
• Maintain food, kitchen supply, and inventory records
• Deliver meals to classrooms safely and on schedule
• Keep the kitchen, storage areas, and food preparation spaces clean and sanitary
• Follow all health, safety, and food-handling requirements
• Accurately record and report meals served
• Communicate with school leadership and classroom staff as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays based on hours worked
• Childcare discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Appreciation and Recognition Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed