Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

This is a full-time, daytime-only role (no nights, weekends, or holidays) combining kitchen duties with morning and afternoon school van routes for preschoolers. The school emphasizes putting teachers first so they can focus on students. You'll prepare nutritious snacks and meals, manage the kitchen, order supplies and help with safe transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and maintain a monthly snack calendar (variety, nutrition, dietary accommodations).

Order supplies, manage inventory, and keep the pantry stocked.

Prepare and distribute morning/afternoon snacks + meals to classrooms hygienically and on time.

Ensure compliance with health/safety codes and preschool policies.

Keep the kitchen clean and organized.

Track food costs and help manage the kitchen budget.

Work with teachers on special dietary needs.

Perform basic equipment checks.

Drive morning and afternoon bus pick-up/drop-off routes (clean driving record for the last 3 years required).

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (culinary training/certification a plus).

Experience in food prep, kitchen work, or similar.

Knowledge of nutrition and food safety (ServSafe certification is a plus).

Strong organization and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently, communicate well, and collaborate with staff/vendors.

Physically able to lift supplies and stand for extended periods.

Clean driving record for the past 3 years.

What They Offer

Competitive hourly pay.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and holidays.

Childcare reimbursement/discount (great if you have kids!).

Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement.

Recognition programs.

Supportive, fun environment focused on early childhood education.

How to Apply

This posting appears on sites like Indeed and the school's own page. The fastest ways to apply are:

Visit the official Goddard School careers portal: https://the-goddard-school-careers.careerplug.com/jobs and search for the Cinco Ranch/Katy location.

Check the school-specific careers page: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tx/katy/katy-cinco-ranch/our-school/careers

Apply directly on Indeed (search “Goddard School Cinco Ranch kitchen” or “bus driver”).

You can also call the school directly at (281) 392-1912 to express interest and ask about the next steps. Mention the “Snack/Lunch Prep + Bus Driver” role.

Quick Tips Before Applying

Highlight any kitchen/food service experience and your clean driving record in your resume/cover letter.

If you have ServSafe or other food handler certifications, be sure to include them.

Be ready to discuss how you handle dietary restrictions and staying organized in a busy preschool setting.

If you'd like help customizing a resume, writing a cover letter, preparing for an interview, or anything else related to this job (e.g., questions to ask them), just let me know—I'm happy to assist! Good luck; it sounds like a nice daytime role with benefits in a child-focused environment.

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.