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Daycook Cook/Chef - NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS!

First Discovery Academy
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Do you enjoy preparing nutritious, wholesome meals for children? Do you love working with young children as part of a committed team? First Discovery is currently seeking a full time Chef/Cook at 338 Oyster Point Road , Newport News. Candidate must have current food manager’s certificate, ability to create and manage budget and inventory, prepare menus, and calculate portions. Experience is needed to prepare breakfast, lunch, and snack following USDA nutritional guidelines for preschool age children. Initial working hours will be 7:30 am to 1:30 pm but hours maybe extended if the right candidate is hired.


  • NO NIGHTS!
  • NO WEEKENDS! 
  • GREAT TRAINING! 
  • SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OFF! 
  • HEALTH AND DENTAL BENEFITS!


Please reply to job posting. This position will pay depending on experience. Daily Responsibilities Possible job duties include but not limited to:

  • Preparing fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food products;
  • Serving breakfast; cooking and serving lunch for all classrooms; serving a afternoon snack for all classrooms;
  • Writing and preparing snack menus;
  • Calculating portion sizes;
  • Cleaning and washing prep table, sweeping and mopping the floors, and cleaning and organizing the prep fridge and pantry;
  • Rinsing kitchen equipment and cutting boards;
  • Maintaining overall cleanliness in the kitchen;
  • Budgeting, managing, and ordering inventory;
  • Assisting in other areas as needed assigned by management.
  • Purchasing food and supplies in the company vehicle. 


JOB REQUIREMENTS Chef/Cook must have food manager’s card for the state of Virginia Cleanliness and knowledge of hygiene rules in a kitchen and driver's license. 


Call/Text us at (757) 282 - 1447 for questions or to discuss this position. 

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