An established childcare center in the Abington, PA area is looking for an experienced chef to lead their kitchen full-time. This is a hands-on role feeding over 100 children, ages 1-5, every day — with allergy management as a top priority and a firm commitment to scratch-made meals over processed foods

Schedule:

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, full-time. Additional hours available for special events.

Start date:

Immediate Pay:

$20-23 /hr

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO Vacation & Sick Days, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA), Childcare Discount, and more!

Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver breakfast, lunch, and multiple snacks daily for 100+ children ages 1-5 Manage food allergy protocols from ingredient sourcing through service, including cross-contact prevention, labeling, and clear communication with teaching staff Develop scratch-made, age-appropriate menus that meet nutrition standards for infants and young children Handle kitchen inventory, ordering, and food safety compliance Maintain a clean, organized kitchen that passes health inspections without issue

Requirements:

Experience cooking at volume in a school, daycare, camp, catering, or similar institutional setting Direct, hands-on experience managing food allergies in a group or institutional setting, or willingness to work with Employer to create a new process for doing so. Current food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent), or willingness to obtain one immediately To apply, submit your resume through this posting!

Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person