Preschool Head Cook - Town Madison

Ardent Preschool and Daycare - Town Madison
$14.00-$16.00 per hour
Full-Time

Ardent Preschool is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Head Cook to support daily meal preparation in our preschool kitchen.

This is a support position in a childcare setting. It is not a restaurant or chef role.

The Head Cook works under the direction of the Preschool Assistant Director to prepare, portion, and serve meals and snacks for young children while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Portion and distribute meals to classrooms
• Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Follow established menus and food safety guidelines
• Order, receive and storing food deliveries from Sysco
• Follow state and USDA food safety requirements

• Must pass a background check
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred
• Serv Safe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

• Daytime schedule
• Structured preschool setting
• Team-based environment
• No weekends