Childcare Cook in Middleton

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Free food & snacks


• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

We're looking for a cook who loves working with young children and takes food safety seriously. You'll prepare meals and snacks for about 100 students across our infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten classrooms, working from weekly menus with strict allergen protocols (our kitchen is nut‑free, no exceptions).

What you'll do

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks following our balanced menu


• Track and manage food allergies and dietary restrictions across classrooms


• Keep the kitchen nut‑free and allergen-safe at all times


• Help plan food orders and portion amounts


• Work alongside our leadership team on menu planning, ensuring that each meal meets state requirements

What we're looking for

• 1-3 years of food service or cooking experience (school/childcare kitchen experience a plus, but not required)


• Comfortable managing allergies and food restrictions carefully and consistently


• Able to lift up to 35 lbs


• Reliable, on time, and comfortable working in a small kitchen team

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, set daytime hours — no nights, no weekends, no rotating schedule.

Pay & Benefits

• $18‑21/hr, based on experience


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off (up to 4 weeks) plus paid holidays


• Tuition discount for your own children


• Free meals and snacks, free uniforms

Interviews are scheduled quickly — most candidates hear back within a day or two of applying, and we'll confirm your interview time by text the day before.

If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we'd love to talk!