Childcare Cook

Job overview

The Childcare Cook role is onsite in Fairfield, CA. Compensation is $43,680–$52,000 per year. The cook supports meal service at Circle of Friends Child Development Center, preparing food for children according to approved menus, standardized recipes, and CACFP meal patterns. The role ensures meals and snacks are prepared and served safely, with appropriate textures and portions and attention to documented allergies or disabilities. Accurate records, inventory practices, and coordination with classroom staff help maintain compliant and reliable meal service.

What you'll do

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to approved menus, recipes, and CACFP meal patterns
• complete meal production records and food temperature logs
• maintain sanitation checklists
• ensure kitchen, storage, and dining areas meet health and licensing standards
• monitor inventory and deliveries using FIFO
• accommodate documented allergies or disabilities
• coordinate meal counts, timing, and dietary needs with classroom staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

childcare cook

fairfield ca

circle of friends child development center

meal preparation

cacfp

food safety

food handlers permit

kitchen sanitation

inventory management

$43,680–$52,000

child care center

food service experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a valid Food Handlers Permit or ability to obtain one within 30 days, high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of food service or kitchen preparation experience.

About the employer

Circle of Friends Child Development Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.