Banquet Sous Chef

Do you love cooking and want to gain hands-on kitchen experience? Clever Cubs Early Learning Center is looking for a dependable, creative, and organized aspiring chef to prepare nutritious, kid-friendly meals for our children.

This is a great opportunity for a culinary student, aspiring chef, or someone who simply loves cooking!

• Plan, prep, cook, and serve breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner.

• Prepare meals in advance according to the center's rotating menu.

• Follow Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal requirements.

• Portion meals appropriately for different age groups.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.

• Manage food inventory, storage, and grocery lists.

• Minimize food waste and stay within the food budget.

• Follow food safety procedures and accommodate documented dietary restrictions.

• Assist with meal counts and required food program documentation.

• Enjoys cooking and working in a child-focused environment.

• Basic cooking skills; professional chef experience is not required.

• Organized, dependable, and able to work independently.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

• Willingness to learn CACFP meal requirements.

• Ability to obtain required food-handler certification and meet childcare employment screening requirements.

At Clever Cubs, we believe nutritious meals are an important part of helping children learn and grow. You'll have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills, gain experience with meal planning and kitchen management, and make a difference in children's lives.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their cooking, works efficiently, and enjoys making food children love!

Apply Today! Send your resume and a brief description of your cooking experience.