Assistant Cook - Pease Location

About This Role

This Assistant Cook - Pease Location position at Great Bay Kids in Portsmouth, NH offers $16 – $17/Hr. Candidates should bring relevant professional experience and a reliable work ethic in a childcare facility environment.

This role supports the Head Cook in delivering meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards at Great Bay Kids. Collaborating closely with the Head Cook and childcare staff, the Assistant Cook plays a key part in creating a positive dining experience for children. This position is currently available for our Pease Location.

We are always accepting applications for this role.

What You'll Do

• Deliver meals and pick up dishes after mealtime, ensuring the smooth operation of mealtimes.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, and equipment properly to maintain a clean kitchen.
• Collaborate with childcare staff to accommodate dietary needs and special requests.
• Aid in food inventory, storage, and rotation of supplies.
• Prepare daily meals and snacks under the guidance of the Head Cook, following menus, nutritional guidelines, and food safety regulations.
• Support the Head Cook in their absence, ensuring meal service continues without disruption.
• Participate in planning and preparation for special events or celebrations involving meals/snacks.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and transport food and supplies.
• Previous experience in food preparation or kitchen support, preferably in a childcare, school, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and storage practices.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs in a childcare environment.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Will pass a state and federal background check
• Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain).

Nice to Have

• Serv Safe Certification
• First Aid and CPR

Benefits

About Great Bay Kids
Great Bay Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and school age enrichment programs for children. Our early education facilities are located in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH with school age programs offered in Exeter and Portsmouth (Summer only).

Common Questions

What is the education required for this position?
At least a high school diploma or equivalent

What does this position pay?
This Assistant Cook - Pease Location role pays $16 to $17/Hr.

Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.

Where is Great Bay Kids located?
Great Bay Kids is located at 81 New Hampshire Avenue, Portsmouth, NH.