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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Childcare Cook – School Kitchen (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Pay: $16–$18+/hr based on experience| Weekday Schedule | No Nights or Weekends
Pay: $16–$18+/hr based on experience| Weekday Schedule | No Nights or Weekends
About the Role
We’re hiring a Childcare Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children in a licensed early childhood center. This role is perfect for someone who loves cooking, values routine hours, and wants a stable weekday schedule.
We’re hiring a Childcare Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children in a licensed early childhood center. This role is perfect for someone who loves cooking, values routine hours, and wants a stable weekday schedule.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks following center menus
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards
- Follow allergy, nutrition, and sanitation guidelines
- Manage basic food inventory and storage
- Work closely with center leadership to support daily operations
What We’re Looking For
- Food prep or kitchen experience (school, childcare, healthcare, or restaurant)
- Knowledge of basic food safety (ServSafe a plus)
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently
- Ability to pass background and health clearances
Why You’ll Love It
- Consistent weekday schedule (no nights or weekends)
- PTO and benefits (where applicable)
- Positive, community-focused environment
- Work that actually matters to families
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