Childcare Chef

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We're looking for an experienced Childcare Chef at The Nest Schools, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families each and every day.

Mealtimes at The Nest are used as valuable times to promote language skills, life skills, self-awareness, health, and social skills. As our chef, you will be making and serving our children varied, child-friendly meals with whole food and fresh food offerings as a regular part of our daily breakfast, lunch, and snack service.

At The Nest SIMSBURY, you will be joining a family of support staff and educators who truly understand the value of Early Childhood Education and how important the entire childcare experience is to our families. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the children and families we serve, all while having FUN and being wholly supported by our extensive Nest team. Experience all this and more as a Nest School Chef.

LOCATION: The Nest School Simsbury - 30 Hopmeadow, Simsbury, CT

POSITION: CHILDCARE CHEF

PAY RANGE: $16-$21/hour

(Offers made will be based on factors such as experience, education and training, certifications and other relevant factors. Compensation rates above this range and/or additional hiring incentives may be considered for the right fit candidate. Ask us how you can move up the Career ladder!)

BENEFITS (certain eligibility timelines may apply):

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick days, based on accrual
• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
• Company paid life insurance
• Competitive childcare discounts
• Paid ECE advancement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous cook experience required (in a childcare setting preferred)
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain while working - not needed to start)
• Previous Childcare Experience is a plus!
• State Specific Qualifications, including a positive background check

LIFE IN OUR NEST: Our Nest team is our biggest asset and we ACTIVELY strive to be a “Best Workplace” for all our teachers and staff. We even have an entire team dedicated to just this! By creating and implementing numerous programs designed around our core values of WELLNESS, INNOVATION, KINDNESS, and FUN, we put hard work into taking care of our Nestie’s every day!

WELLNESS: We truly believe “wellness” encompasses the physical, mental and emotional health of our team. The Nest aims to provide programs designed to enhance your overall well-being and job satisfaction, such as Meaningful Meals, health and wellness contests and challenges with fun rewards and access to an EAP program! We also invest in tools that go above and beyond most providers, like automated handwashing systems and air purifers in every classroom, to keep our teachers and children healthy!

INNOVATION: We are constantly striving to improve everything we do, not only within our classrooms, but also for our team! As a Nestie, this means access to comprehensive New Hire Orientation and trainings, Nest University (which is the most innovative approach anywhere in the ECE industry to providing training and certification programs leading to real career advancement opportunities in the field of ECE) and other exciting and innovative experiences. 

KINDNESS: At The Nest, we strive to make a real difference in our communities. From our philosophies on creating loving and inclusive environments to our Charitable Giving initiatives to our emphasis on creating community partnerships – you can make a real difference in bringing Kindness to those around you.

FUN: Working with children is meant to be fun, and you will never meet a more fun family than your Nest family! From our Nest Egg Reward & Recognition Program to our Funday Mondays to fun contests, awards and celebrations, every day is fun and meaningful in our Nest.

JOIN THE NEST TODAY!

Learn more at https://thenestschool.com/careers/