About this role
Ardent Preschool and Daycare - Town Madison
$14.00–$16.00 per hour
Full-Time
Ardent Preschool is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Head Cook to support daily meal preparation in our preschool kitchen.
This is a support position in a childcare setting. It is not a restaurant or chef role.
Position Summary
The Head Cook works under the direction of the Preschool Assistant Director to prepare, portion, and serve meals and snacks for young children while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Portion and distribute meals to classrooms
- Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
- Follow established menus and food safety guidelines
- Order, receive and storing food deliveries from Sysco
- Follow state and USDA food safety requirements
Qualifications
- Must pass a background check
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
- Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
Work Environment
- Daytime schedule
- Structured preschool setting
- Team-based environment
- No weekends
If you are dependable and comfortable working in a supportive kitchen role within a childcare setting, we encourage you to apply .