- Locally owned and operated
- Dental and Vision Insurance Options
- PTO
- Childcare discount for immediate children
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Understand and implement CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) and Brainbites guidelines.
- Implements the cycle menu under Ivy Kids policies, procedures, established practices, budget requirements, and the guidelines established by local food authorities.
- Prepares nutritious meals and morning/afternoon snacks for children daily; prepares substitute items for children on restricted diets. Organizes and distributes food to the classrooms for meals and snacks including meeting the time of day meal service guidelines.
- Maintains cleanliness and practices safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage.
- Cook maintains and stores food at appropriate temperatures. Ensures safe use of cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment.
- Places food orders per program budget and keeps accurate food and kitchen supply inventory records.
- Works with classroom staff to retrieve all kitchen items and food on time.
- Washes and sanitizes dishes and cookware, using sanitizing methods determined by the program and local regulatory agencies.
- Is aware of all children’s food allergies.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings.
- Maybe required to work after hours or weekends for center events, trainings, etc.
- Must have 3 years or more of cooking experience
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be authorized to work in the United States
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
- Has the ability to stand 95% of the workday
- Must be able to repeatedly bend and stoop to clean, store, and retrieve kitchen items.
- Must be able to repeatedly lift large cans and bulky packages of food. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- High energy and self-motivated individual
- Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
- Must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.
Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Company Purpose/Mission
To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.
Company Values
- Put the child's needs first
- Serve our families
- Serve the community
- Foster strong partnerships
When you nurture children’s potential, you unlock your own. At Ivy Kids, your career path develops alongside the minds you’re shaping—creating meaning, community, and opportunity with every step.
Unlock your potential at an Ivy Kids Early Learning Center.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Ivy Kids Early Learning Center.
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