Child Center Cook/ House Keeper

Nc-Mooresville-mid
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Prepares meals and snacks according to approved menu & posted schedule, and distributes food ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Requirements Summary

ServSafe Certification Food Handling Certification or willing to obtain Child Care Background Check Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.

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Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Job Description: Child Care Center Cook

Job Summary:
We are looking for a temporary/backup cook and a floating teacher.  Prepares meals and snacks for the children enrolled in the Center ensuring that meals and snacks are ready at scheduled times. Prepares and serves food according to proper health and safety methods. May assist in classroom when necessary.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:
  • Prepares meals and snacks according to approved menu & posted schedule, and distributes food ensuring health and safety standards are met.
  • Maintains inventory of food; calculates appropriate amounts of food needed, assists with ordering as directed.
  • Properly labels and stores all food items; follows all health and safety related and/or OSHA guidelines. 
  • Maintains required records of meal and snacks; maintains master menu, including making approved menu changes when directed and keeping parents informed of menu changes.
  • Prepare meals for children who have dietary restrictions / allergies
  • Performs clean up duties after meals and snacks including food clean-up, washing/sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware.
  • Performs routine kitchen related maintenance and notifies Director about maintenance needed if not performed.
  • Interacts with children, and families, being friendly and supportive, following company procedures and state guidelines on the supervision of children.
  • Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
  • Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director.
  • Performs other duties as requested by Director
  • May assist in classrooms as needed. 
Skills & Abilities: 
  • Demonstrates integrity and honesty 
  • Work independently with minimal supervision 
  • Excellent cooking skills 
  • Flexible/adapts to constant change
  •  Ability to plan work and follow a schedule 
  • Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business 
  • Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements 
  • Ability to interact and communicate with tact and diplomacy with children, parents and school staff 
Qualifications:
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Food Handling Certification or willing to obtain
  • Child Care Background Check
  • Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience. 
Experience and Education:
  • Cooking: 3 years (Required)
  • Cooking in childcare: 1 year (Required)
  • High School Diploma

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Nc-Mooresville-
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
August 31, 2026
First seen
September 25, 2026
Last seen
October 1, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
5
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Child Center Cook/ House Keeper