Children's Cook ($13-$17)

Children’s Cook (Full-Time)

📍 Fremont, OH
💰 $13–$17/hour (based on experience)

Angie’s Angels Child Development is seeking a full-time Children’s Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children in our childcare center. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking in a structured environment, values consistency, and takes pride in preparing healthy meals for children.

This position follows a consistent daytime schedule , typically during weekday hours.

🍎 About the Role

Our Children’s Cook plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of our center by ensuring meals are prepared safely, on time, and in accordance with CACFP guidelines . You will work independently in the kitchen while collaborating with leadership to keep food service running smoothly.

🍽️ Core Responsibilities

As the Children’s Cook, you will:

- Prepare and serve meals and snacks for children daily

- Follow CACFP standards and guidelines

- Prepare food in large quantities while maintaining quality and portion control

- Verify correct portion sizes for age groups

- Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of food and supplies

- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen

- Assist with basic food purchasing and inventory

- Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations

🎓 Qualifications

Required:

- At least 18 years of age

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Ability to follow food safety guidelines and instructions

Preferred (not required):

- Previous cooking or food service experience

- Experience cooking for groups, schools, or childcare centers

- Familiarity with CACFP guidelines (training available)

👉 We are willing to train the right candidate who is dependable, organized, and enjoys working in a child-centered environment.

💪 Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand for extended periods

- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

- Ability to work in a kitchen environment safely

(Reasonable accommodations available.)

🎁 Benefits

- Paid Time Off

- Paid Holidays

- Childcare Discount

- Tuition Assistance

- 401(k)

- Stable, consistent schedule