Early Childhood Cook

Do you enjoy preparing nutritious meals and supporting young children’s growth and development? Join our Child Enrichment Center team as a Cook and help create healthy, positive mealtime experiences for children ages 0–5 in a licensed, inclusive early childhood program.

Salary: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour, DOE, nonexempt

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm or later (Full- and Part-Time options available)

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks that meet CACFP requirements and support children’s health and development
• Accommodate special dietary needs, food allergies, and medical meal modifications
• Maintain accurate meal counts, production records, and required CACFP documentation
• Follow food safety standards and ensure proper food storage, handling, and sanitation practices
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage food purchases within budget guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote healthy eating habits and positive mealtime experiences
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and maintain compliance with licensing and health regulations
• For full-time staff, provide classroom support as needed to maintain ratios and engage with children

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience preparing meals in a commercial, institutional, school, or child care setting
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and healthy meal planning
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Commitment to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of young children
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform kitchen-related physical tasks
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet state licensing requirements
• Food Handler’s Permit, Serv Safe Certification, or CACFP experience preferred

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays plus two floating holidays each year
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Early release of children on Fridays for paid meetings, cleaning, and planning time
• A supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to helping children and families thrive

Join us in nourishing young minds and bodies while making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.

FC provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, or disability as defined by federal and state law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of FC, and the public.