What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Cook/ Floater Teacher ! position at Inspire Early Education?
About Us
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? At Inspire Early Education, we foster a joyful, inclusive learning environment where both children and educators thrive. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and the magic of early learning.
We're currently seeking experienced and caring individuals to join our team as cooks. As a cook, you will assist in the overall management of day-to-day operations of all food preparation and cooking in the kitchen.
Location:
- Inspire Dover: 8368 Mexico Rd. St. Peters, Mo 63376
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Work-Life Support: Generous PTO, 401(k) with match
- Perks That Make a Difference: Childcare discounts, Daily Pay app
- Grow with Us: Ongoing professional development clear advancement paths
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for cooking, baking, and food preparation
- Ensure safe food storage and disposal, including maintaining temperature logs.
- Cook is responsible for preparing meals and snacks for children with special dietary needs
- Maintain children’s allergy list regularly.
- Weekly ordering and receiving all food supplies and replenishing dishware and cookware
- Follow food portioning guidelines and maintain appropriate food inventory
- Complies with all health regulations and the company’s best practices
- Upkeep kitchen cleaning schedule, including dishwashing, daily, weekly, and monthly duties
- Occasionally required to prepare food for field trips, school-age programs, and community events.
- Step in to relieve staff for lunch and/or other breaks from their classroom.
- Supervise activities when covering in the classroom and ensure safety at all times.
- Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time on the needs of the daycare centers.
Who You Are
Required:
- High School diploma/GED equivalency required
- Valid driver's license and a clean driver’s abstract.
- Current Food Handler Certification or willing to get
- Clear background checks and up-to-date health assessments.
- Ability to push, pull and lift to 45 pounds
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to take initiative and problem-solve effectively.
Preferred
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Experience working with children.
Join us at Inspire Early Education and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Inspire Early Education is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at careers@inspireschools.com.