About the Role
Maple Leaf Childcare Centers by Inspire Early Education creates a joyful, inclusive environment where both children and educators flourish. We are looking for a caring and experienced Cook to assist in the overall management of day-to-day operations of all food preparation and cooking at the kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, including all required training courses.
- Prepare daily meals and snacks for the children, including menus & recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Manage inventory and purchase necessary ingredients and supplies
- Support team members by pitching in, being energetic and flexible
- Step into classrooms to support staff/breaks when needed
- Attend Sweet Kiddles New Hire Training and center annual cleaning day
- Perform duties as needed by the center administrator
- Adhere to all policies in the SK Team Member Handbook
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- ServSafe certification is preferred but not required to start. Maple Leaf will certify any cooks that do not hold a valid ServSafe certification.
- Experience in a childcare setting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A positive attitude and passion for working with children
- Ability to pass background and health requirements
Location
- Ballston Spa, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Employee childcare discounts
- Daily Pay App
- Career growth opportunities
About the Company
- At Sweet Kiddles, we believe every child — and every team member — deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired.
- Maple Leaf by Inspire Early Education is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity
- We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at careers@inspireschools.com.
