Preschool Cook Assistant- Greystone

Ardent Preschool & Daycare•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Ardent Preschool and Daycare is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Cook Assistant to support daily meal preparation in a preschool kitchen. This is a support role in a childcare setting, not a restaurant or chef position. Working under the direction of the Preschool Cook and Director, the Cook Assistant helps prepare, portion, and serve meals and snacks for young children while keeping the kitchen clean and organized. The role has a daytime schedule in a structured, team-based preschool environment. Weekends are not required.

Requirements

  • Must pass a background check.
  • Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
  • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior kitchen or food preparation experience is preferred.
  • ServSafe certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
  • Portion and distribute meals to classrooms.
  • Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
  • Follow established menus and food safety guidelines.
  • Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries.
  • Follow state and USDA food safety requirements.
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