Daycare Cook

Foundations Early Learning Center is seeking a Daycare Cook / Nutritionist for our beautiful, new school at 404 Lithium Lane, Anderson, SC. Enjoy a huge, new kitchen!

No nights! No weekends! Have fun and make a difference every day.

Pay range: $14.00-$16.00
Candidates with previous experience cooking or working in early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range. Regular increases are considered with stellar performance, and years of service.

Cook Responsibilities:
What’s it like to be a cook at our school?

• Prepares and distributes meals/snacks for children and staff according to guidelines and provided menus.
• Follows daily menu that incorporates USDA, licensing and/or health department regulations.
• Ensures safe food preparations and proper sanitation methods are used and maintains a safe kitchen/pantry area.
• Maintains inventory of food and supplies.
• Must be willing to work in the classroom to cover breaks.

This might be the perfect fit for you!

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for large group food service, preferably in a childcare center, preferred. ServSafe certification preferred.

• At least 18-years-old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working in licensed childcare a plus.
• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Our team is our family. You invest in our children, and we invest in you! 

•  Competitive Pay: The pay range is just the starting point. Our hiring managers carefully consider your experience, credentials, & education and complete annual salary evaluations. Ask about how we support advancement (like tuition reimbursement) that may increase your pay.
• Discounted childcare
• Same day pay available
• Unlimited growth opportunities  
  
  
•  Fantastic Benefits Package: You have lots of choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC. Choices afford you control over how you’d like to receive your healthcare, and how much you want to pay for it.
• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee wellness program
  
  
•  Work-Life Balance: Your paid time off starts accruing from day one. And the longer you stay with the company, the more time off you earn – including 7 paid holidays.
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon

•  Education Supports: All required professional development is paid. Interested in continuing your education? We pay for the CDA program and support TEACH.
• Paid trainings & professional development
• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%.

About Foundations Early Learning Center:

We help children reach their full potential, with school readiness, socialization, literacy, problem-solving, self-esteem and other life skills at the center of our focus. Foundations provides premier infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, school-age, and summer camp programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Our programs utilize the nationally-recognized, award-winning Creative Curriculum® with a focus on STEAM in our classrooms.

Our Vision: Empowering children to realize their full potential.

Our Mission: To enrich children’s lives through meaningful, innovative early learning experiences.

Foundations Early Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Foundations prides itself on closely following state and federal laws designed to keep you protected. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school.

Discrimination Information

FMLA Information

Polygraph Test Information