Childcare Cook

Primrose School of Middleton

Childcare Cook

Middleton, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    We're looking for a cook who loves working with young children and takes food safety seriously. You'll prepare meals and snacks for about 100 students across our infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten classrooms, working from weekly menus with strict allergen protocols (our kitchen is nut-free, no exceptions).

    What you'll do

    Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks following our balanced menu

    Track and manage food allergies and dietary restrictions across classrooms

    Keep the kitchen nut-free and allergen-safe at all times

    Help plan food orders and portion amounts

    Work alongside our leadership team on menu planning, ensuring that each meal meets state requirements

    What we're looking for

    1-3 years of food service or cooking experience (school/childcare kitchen experience a plus, but not required)

    Comfortable managing allergies and food restrictions carefully and consistently

    Able to lift up to 35 lbs

    Reliable, on time, and comfortable working in a small kitchen team

    Schedule: Monday-Friday, set daytime hours — no nights, no weekends, no rotating schedule.

    Pay & Benefits

    $18-21/hr, based on experience

    Health, dental, and vision insurance

    401(k) with company match

    Paid time off (up to 4 weeks) plus paid holidays

    Tuition discount for your own children

    Free meals and snacks, free uniforms

    Interviews are scheduled quickly — most candidates hear back within a day or two of applying, and we'll confirm your interview time by text the day before.

    If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we'd love to talk!