Child Care Cook

We are looking for a dependable, caring, and organized cook to prepare nutritious and child-friendly meals and snacks for the children in our care. The ideal candidate enjoys working around children and takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily breakfasts, lunches, and snacks according to the daycare meal plan.
• Follow USDA/CACFP meal and nutrition guidelines as applicable.
• Accommodate approved food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen.
• Safely store, label, and handle food.
• Monitor food inventory and communicate when supplies need to be reordered.
• Keep accurate meal and food-service records.
• Follow proper food-safety and sanitation procedures.
• Work cooperatively with childcare teachers and administration.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food-service experience preferred.
• Experience preparing food for children is a plus.
• Food-handler certification preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.
• Able to work independently and follow a set menu.
• Must meet all applicable childcare employment and background-check requirements.

Benefits:

• No evening or weekend work
• 8 paid holidays
• Vacation pay after 1 year.
• Paid sick days
• Child care discount
• Some schedule flexibility for appointments and needs of your family.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Linn, MO 65051 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Linn, MO 65051: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person