Childcare Cook

Role overview

As a Childcare Cook with Child Development Schools, you’ll help support children’s health and development by preparing meals and snacks that are nourishing, age-appropriate, and aligned with the center’s nutrition standards. The position is based in a busy kitchen setting and requires attention to food quality, safety, and timeliness.

Key duties

• Plan, prepare, and distribute meals and snacks for children in line with menu schedules and CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) requirements.
• Keep the kitchen safe and orderly by following all sanitation, storage, and food-handling procedures.
• Prepare food that meets documented dietary needs, including allergies, restrictions, and other special requirements.
• Monitor meal counts, manage food and supply levels, and update center leadership when replenishment is needed.
• Care for kitchen equipment by keeping it in good condition and promptly reporting repair or maintenance issues.
• Provide support to classroom teams when kitchen duties are light, including helping with activities and child supervision.

Pay and benefits

The role pays $14.00 per hour, with the final rate depending on experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 9 paid company holidays and 8 days of paid time off
• 50% tuition reduction for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 each year for tuition reimbursement toward continuing education
• Access to PerkSpot discounts on well-known brands and services
• Coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional development

Work setting

This is a full-time, onsite position in Athens, Georgia.