Job Description

Carmelite Child Development Center is seeking a dependable, motivated, and organized Daycare Cook to join our Carmelite Daycare team! The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and is passionate about providing nutritious meals for children.

Our daycare serves approximately 43 children daily. This position primarily involves heating, preparing, and serving meals rather than extensive cooking from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Heat, portion, and serve meals according to the daycare's daily schedule.
• Maintain an organized kitchen and ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Set tables and prepare dining areas for mealtimes.
• Wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitor food supplies, manage inventory, and purchase necessary ingredients.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Work independently while maintaining flexibility to support the daycare's daily needs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cooking, kitchen, or food service experience.
• ServSafe certification is a plus, but not required.
• CPR certification is required; assistance with obtaining certification is provided at no cost.
• Completion of the Prevent and Protect training course is required and provided at no cost.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage daily responsibilities.
• Dependable and detail-oriented with a positive attitude.

What We Offer

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• No weekend shifts
• Flexible break and lunch scheduling
• 1–2 weeks of paid, hands-on training
• Assistance with required CPR certification at no cost
• Employer-provided Prevent and Protect training at no cost
• A welcoming, child-focused work environment

You must also:

• Must successfully pass the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to provide applicable documentation(s) for I-9 in order to establish identity and authorization to work in the US.
• Must have valid driver’s license, personal automobile liability insurance, and acceptable driving record (if required to drive).
• EEO