Preschool Cook

Job overview

The Preschool Cook role is onsite in Johnston, IA, with compensation of $16.94–$20.50 per hour. Cadence Education’s early education programs serve children, families, employees, and communities. The cook prepares and serves nutritious meals and snacks that support preschoolers during learning and play. The role also maintains kitchen organization, cleanliness, and food and supply storage to support the school’s daily operations.

What you'll do

• Prepare meals and snacks following USDA guidelines
• organize food and supply storage
• distribute meals to classrooms
• wash dishes and maintain an efficient, clean kitchen
• assist with laundry, cleaning equipment, and sanitizing toys
• perform some lifting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool cook

meal preparation

childcare

early education

usda guidelines

kitchen sanitation

johnston ia

cadence education

$16.94–$20.50/hour

full-time

food handler’s card preferred

servsafe preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid CDA
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• on-demand pay.

Why this role

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, age 18 or older, state preschool cook requirements, and one year of food planning, preparation, and service experience. A Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe certification is preferred. Listed full-time benefits include a 50% childcare tuition discount, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and pet insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

About the employer

930-Johnston is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.