Childcare Cook

Do you love kids and cooking? We are looking for a patient, attentive ROCKSTAR to cook for our children!

Join our dedicated team at Magic Memories Chester Springs, where we prioritize safety, health, and nurturing care for every child. We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare healthy, fresh meals tailored to individual needs and sensitivities, adhering to all Health Department, ServSafe, and CACFP guidelines.

Cook / Floater Responsibilities:

• Set up workstation and kitchen with all needed ingredients, cooking equipment and sanitation stations.
• Follow menu accurately as outlined by Magic Memories and Food Program regulations. Prepare snacks and meals accordingly using only ingredients provided by Magic Memories.
• Maintain accurate food inventories and check quality of food. Properly store food items in appropriate locations and following the outlined procedures as defined by the Health Department.
• To be responsible for all the mealtime activities of the group. To teach manners, cleanliness and appropriate table behavior through modeling and interacting with the children during mealtimes.
• Ensure the correct functioning and well-being of the site, co-workers, children, and families, while maintaining ratios and supervision at all times.
• Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• 2 years working in food prep or cooking
• 2 years working with children
• Knowledge of physical, emotional, and developmental patterns in children
• Sensitivity to individual and group needs of children

Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule – no nights or weekends
• Career growth + paid CDA pathway
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off + holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Supportive leadership - you’ll have help in the classroom and room to grow

*Magic Memories Early Learning Schools is an equal opportunity employer*