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Child Care Prep Cook w/Sign on Bonus

The Goddard School
Plainfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 May 2025
💰 $36,000/yr

About the role

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
$500.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Signing bonus


Job description $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!! The Goddard School of Plainfield, a premier preschool in the western suburbs of Chicago, is seeking a dependable Kitchen Prep Cook. A prep cook at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a cook is responsible for working together with the entire staff.  Overview: The Prep Cook at The Goddard School is responsible for any food service required to operate the school. The Cook must have good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.  Qualifications: The Cook must meet the following qualifications: 
  • the ability to prepare and serve catered meals, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; 
  • the ability to understand and comply with policies relating to foodservice and employment policies; 
  • the ability to communicate effectively with school personnel, children, and parents; 
  • the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; 
Responsibilities: The Cook is responsible for the following duties: 
  • Ensuring the safe handling and preparation of all catered meals to children; 
  • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to food handling and food service sanitation; 
  • Efficiently deliver meals to all classrooms at the scheduled time; 
  • Ensure children with food restrictions are receiving correct substitutions; 
  • Assist the Assistant Director with receiving food orders; 
  • Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen; 
  • Wash, sterilize, and put away dishes and utensils; 
  • Maintain a professional, pleasant/friendly demeanor; 
  • Excellent communication; 
  • Highly dependable; 
  • Ability to drive a small school bus;
This Preschool Offers: 
  • Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) 
  • Holiday Pay 
  • Employee Assistance Program (Free access to confidential counseling services for parenting, senior care, home services, wellness, legal, and financial services) 
  • Professional Development 
Child Care Discount (up to 85% off tuition!)  Compensation: $18.00 per hour


This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. 

 


Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

 

 

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