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Child Care Cook

Foundations Learning Center
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2027

Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Background verification check
  • Complete 4 hours of food and nutrition training
  • Be able to lift forty pounds

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for all classrooms
  • Serve meals to each classroom on time, at the appropriate temperature
  • Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom, with amounts served meeting CACFP guidelines
  • Maintain daily production reports
  • Work with director to complete weekly food orders through vendors
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas
  • Make sure all thermometers are working properly
  • Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates
  • Wash and sanitize all dishes
  • Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day
  • Remove trash and recyclables daily
  • Organize and put away all groceries, food orders and non-food items
  • Know and follow the mission of Foundations Learning Center
  • Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration, and Board of Directors
  • Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, administration, Board of Directors, and the communities in which we serve

Pay: $14.50 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16

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