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We are looking for a full time cook for our high quality learning center. We are looking for a honest, hard working, reliable and dependable person to prepare meals for approximately 75 people - a ...

Learning Center Cook

San Antonio, TX ยท On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Training & development * Vision insurance We are looking for a full time cook for our high quality learning center. We are looking for a honest, hard working, reliable and dependable person to ...

We are looking for a full time cook for our high quality learning center. We are looking for a honest, hard working, reliable and dependable person to prepare meals for approximately 75 people - a ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for early learning center cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Early Learning Center Cook job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

Early Learning Center Cook/Kitchen Manager - Full-Time

Murray, KY โ€ข On-site

$10 - $14/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Milestones Learning Center is searching for dependable individual to join our team as a full-time cook/kitchen manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in a kitchen and will be comfortable working alone to prepare and serve meals and snacks to the children in our care. Prior experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with prior experience (particularly in an early learning center), a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification, or a valid ServSafe Manager certification will be given special consideration. If they don't already have it, the successful candidate will be required to obtain their ServSafe Food Manager certification within the first six months of employment.
 
Our team members work together to create a safe, healthy, and fun environment for children 6 weeks through five years old. The cook/kitchen manager is a vital member of our team and works closely with classroom and administrative staff to ensure that every child is served a nutrious breakfast, lunch, and snack every day. The cook/kitchen manager is responsible for following all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and adhering to all local and state health department regulations. Other responsibilities include receiving and putting away food orders, rotating stock, taking a weekly food inventory, dishes, and cleaning/sanitizing the kitchen daily.
We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications and guarantee regular performance-based raises. We offer a flexible work schedule with eight paid holidays per year, and team members begin earning additional paid time off with the very first hour worked. Candidates must submit to and pass state and federal backgrounds check as a condition of employment.