Food Service Chef / Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 16.00 - 22.00

Cook / Food Service Teacher

Kids R Kids of Mableton Mableton, GA

Full Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and caring Cook to join our team at Kids R Kids of Mableton.

This role is essential to our daily operations. You will prepare nutritious meals and snacks that support childrens growth, energy, and overall well-being. More than just cookingthis role helps create a safe, consistent, and healthy environment for the children in our care.

At Kids R Kids, everything we do is rooted in connection. Hug first, then teach. That applies in the kitchen toothrough care, consistency, and attention to detail.

What Youll Do

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for infants through school-age children
• Follow the approved menu and portion guidelines
• Maintain strong awareness of allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring safe substitutions
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times
• Follow all state licensing and health department regulations
• Assist with food ordering, inventory, and supply management
• Minimize waste while ensuring adequate food quantities
• Communicate clearly with leadership regarding kitchen needs and updates

What Were Looking For

• Reliable, consistent, and detail-oriented
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks on a schedule
• Comfortable working independently while staying connected to the team
• Positive, steady presence in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in quantity cooking or food service preferred

Requirements

• Must meet all state childcare and food service regulations
• Ability to pass background checks
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs as needed
• Dependable attendance and punctuality

What Makes This Role Different

• Consistent schedule
• A supportive, team-centered environment
• The opportunity to contribute to childrens health and daily experience in a meaningful way
• A workplace that values structure, care, and connection
  

Full-time position. Hours align with school operations. If you take pride in creating clean, consistent, and nourishing environmentsand want your work to directly support children each daywe would love to meet you.

Each day in this role is active and meaningful. From preparing breakfast to keeping up with the rhythm of lunch and snacks, you are a key part of the experience children have at school. Youll hear laughter from the classrooms, see familiar faces each day, and know that the work youre doing is directly supporting children as they grow, play, and learn!