Child Care Chef

Big Blue Marble Academy is a leading early childcare provider dedicated to nurturing young minds in a safe and inclusive environment. With a strong commitment to teamwork, diversity, and giving back, BBMA creates a family-like atmosphere where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families. The organization prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and provides career advancement opportunities within the early childhood education field. BBMA is recognized for its supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and competitive wages that attract passionate professionals who share its mission to empower children and their communities.

As an Early Childcare Center Chef at Big Blue Marble Academy, you will play a vital role in the wellbeing and development of children by preparing homestyle, nutritious meals that cater to the dietary needs of infants through school-age children. This position offers flexible scheduling, making it ideal for individuals seeking work-life balance while contributing to a positive mission. You will be trusted to uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality in a commercial kitchen setting, ensuring that every meal served supports children's health and nutritional needs. Beyond food preparation, you will become part of a team dedicated to fostering an environment where every child thrives.

The role demands familiarity with food processing and safety protocols and the ability to operate both standard and commercial kitchen equipment proficiently. Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen is critical, as it directly impacts the health of the children and staff. As a valued member of the team, you will collaborate closely with childcare providers and management to coordinate menus and meal timings, ensuring seamless service that aligns with the academy’s values and regulatory standards.

At Big Blue Marble Academy, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, company-paid life insurance, and access to a 401K retirement plan. Additionally, staff can access wages in real time and benefit from voluntary life and disability insurance options and a health savings account. The academy supports professional growth through CDA scholarships and offers an industry-leading paid time off policy. The culture promotes a family feel that values each team member’s contributions and encourages career advancement within the organization. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about early childhood development and nutrition to join a mission-driven team.

Employment at BBMA is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and pre-hire screenings. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. By joining Big Blue Marble Academy, you will become part of a community where your work directly contributes to shaping a nurturing and vibrant environment for children to learn and grow.