Cook

Description

Now Hiring:
Cook - Early Childhood Education
Pay Range: $18-$20/hour

Status:
Full-Time

Location:

YWCA South Minneapolis

What You'll Do

As a Cook in our Early Childhood Education program, you'll ensure children are served nutritious, high-quality meals each day. You'll manage kitchen operations, maintain CACFP compliance, and contribute to a welcoming, safe environment for all.

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, snack) in accordance with CACFP guidelines
• Order food and supplies in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and documentation in alignment with health and safety
  standards
• Adjust menus and prep to accommodate food allergies and special dietary needs
• Occasionally support classroom staff as neede

Core Competencies

• Nutrition & Food Safety:
  Applies CACFP, nutrition, and food handling standards to ensure safe, healthy meals
• Independence & Accountability:
  Manages kitchen tasks efficiently with minimal
  supervision
• Adaptability & Teamwork:
  Adjusts to daily needs while supporting a collaborative, child-focused environment

Who You Are

You are a dependable and detail-oriented food service professional who takes pride in preparing nutritious meals that support child development. You're comfortable working independently, maintaining documentation, and adapting to the needs of a dynamic early education environment.

Requirements

Qualifications
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire
• Ability to obtain Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days of hire
• Completion of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Basics training

Preferred:

• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Current Food Protection Manager Certification
• Experience in cost-effective food purchasing and kitchen operations
• At least one year of cooking experience in a school or childcare setting

Why YWCA Minneapolis?

When you work here, you're joining a movement. We're not just teaching-we're building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building.

YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.