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School Cook

Early Childhood Education School
Castle Rock, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) matching

Role:  Food Service - School Cook

Be a part of the Beginning of Something Big!

As the School Cook, you’ll prepare delicious, nutritious food that helps fuel children as they explore, play and develop a lifelong love of learning. Your dedication to quality will ensure we deliver on our mission of bringing the best and most trusted early childhood education and care to the families we serve.

Qualifications


  • Proven experience in food preparation and kitchen management 
  • Experienced in preparation and support of warming kitchen 
  • Strong skills in inventory management and control 
  • Ability to manage weekly food orders and budgeting 
  • Ability to manage food service and kitchen operations 
  • Knowledge of dietary restrictions
  • Ability to follow health and safety standards for children 
  • Serv Safe or Food Handlers certification preferred
Benefits:
  • Hourly compensation is $22.00-$26.00/hour
  • Set Schedule Monday- Friday 6:30am-3:30pm
  • 80 Hours accrued PTO
    • Paid major holidays
    •  Paid sick leave
    • Paid "Winter Break" for week of Christmas
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical
    • $150 employer contribution to selected plan
  • Guardian Dental, Vision
  • 401(K) with 100% employer match up to 4% salary contribution after 6 months employment
Make a difference every day.
  • Encourage healthy eating habits through delicious and nutritious foods.
  • Maintain a keen awareness of children who have allergies and food restrictions.
  • Assist with ordering food and calculating the amount needed.
  • Ensure food service area and food are free of nuts, nut products or food items that have been processed in a facility that also processes nut products.
  • Follow the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the Director.  
Pay range $22.00-$26.00 depending on experience and certifications

Salary : $22 - $26

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