Daycare Cook / Bus Driver

Foundations Early Learning Center • Moncks Corner, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Foundations Early Learning Center is a fast-growing, top-rated preschool company seeking dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to join their team. They offer a supportive, purpose-driven workplace with a focus on hands-on, STEAM-focused learning. The center provides premier programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, utilizing the Creative Curriculum®. The company emphasizes investing in their staff through generous benefits and professional development opportunities. This specific role involves preparing meals and snacks, ensuring food safety, maintaining inventory, and transporting children in a small bus to and from local elementary schools and for summer field trips. The position also requires willingness to assist in the classroom during breaks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have clean driving record (no more than 2 violations in the last 5 years).
• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience transporting children in a commercial vehicle or working in licensed childcare or afterschool program preferred.
• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for large group food service, preferably in a childcare center.
• Serv Safe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes meals/snacks for children and staff according to guidelines and provided menus.
• Follows daily menu that incorporates USDA, licensing and/or health department regulations.
• Ensures safe food preparations and proper sanitation methods are used and maintains a safe kitchen/pantry area.
• Maintains inventory of food and supplies.
• Must be willing to work in the classroom to cover breaks.
• Transports children in a small bus to and from local elementary schools (and fieldtrips during summer months).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Regular pay increases
• Same day pay available
• Insurance Package: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental & vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee wellness program
• Optional programs like Aflac and short-term disability insurance
• Paid trainings & professional development
• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%.
• Discounted childcare
• Paid time off
• Birthday holiday
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Additional paid time off with years of service
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon
• Unlimited growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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