Cook - Wee Care Center
Salary
$16.14 - $19.37 Hourly
Location
Main Campus - Orem
Job Type
Part-Time Staff
Job Number
FY2606057
Division
VP Student Affairs
Department
Wee Care Center
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Applicant Support
1-855-524-5627
Support@schooljobs.com
Position Announcement
The Wee Care Center is looking for a reliable, team-oriented cook to prepare wholesome meals for the children in our care! If you love feeding people, take pride in keeping an organized kitchen, and enjoy mentoring others, we'd love to meet you.
About the Role:
What You'll Do:
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks that meet CACFP and state nutrition standards.
Measure and portion ingredients accurately (basic math and comfort with fractions required).
Maintain spotless sanitation and food safety practices in all areas of the kitchen.
Organize and manage food inventory, deliveries, and storage.
Coach and support student kitchen assistants with daily tasks and safety standards.
Collaborate with leadership to complete required documentation and menu updates.
Bring a positive, dependable attitude every day - we rely on consistency!
You'll Be Great at This Job If You:
Have experience in a commercial or childcare kitchen (CACFP experience is a big plus).
Are confident with measuring, scaling recipes, and following detailed procedures.
Enjoy coaching others and creating a positive, team-based environment.
Can take the lead when needed and respond well to feedback.
Care about helping children build healthy eating habits for life.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Meaningful work: Every day, your meals help little ones grow strong, healthy, and happy.
Positive environment: We're a supportive, close-knit team that values communication and kindness.
Consistent hours: Enjoy steady weekday shifts - no late nights or weekends. 7:15 am-1 pm Monday - Friday
Growth and mentorship: Build leadership skills by coaching student employees and learning program management.
Purpose-driven organization: Be part of a program that supports student-parents and their children.
Summary of Responsibilities
Food Production: Prepare and cook daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and two snacks) following Federal Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Ensure all food preparation and handling adhere to safe food operation procedures. Deliver meals to classrooms and inspect food preparation and serving areas for compliance with sanitation standards. Completes other kitchen-related tasks as assigned.
Ensures the safety and needs of the children by thoroughly cleaning and maintaining all equipment in the kitchen. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, food prep areas, and serving stations. Oversees daily dishwashing and ensures all sanitation procedures are followed. Perform routine deep-cleaning and additional kitchen maintenance tasks as assigned. Organizes and completes all required paperwork.
Oversee and assist kitchen helpers with training, mentoring, and coaching in accordance with sanitation standards, Federal Food Program (CACFP) guidelines, and as directed by the Operations Manager and the Assistant Director.
Food Storage & Inventory: Organize and maintain dry storage, coolers, freezers, and other food storage areas. Receive and process food and supply orders according to industry standards and CACFP regulations. Accountable for all supplies needed for the operations of the kitchen.
Compliance & Paperwork: Work with the Operations Manager to ensure that menus and all food program paperwork are completed and meet CACFP requirements.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required and 1 year of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses or Certifications
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of common cooking techniques and allowable food substitutions.
Sanitation principles and industry best practices related to food production.
Basic nutrition principles and their application to meal planning for children.
Skills
Ability to apply general food safety principles to specific food handling and preparation conditions.
Strong organizational skills to maintain inventory and ensure efficient food service that meets meal deadlines.
Abilities
Able to read and interpret recipes, preparation methods, government regulations, and safety instructions.
Ability to understand and apply sanitation procedures for cleaning and food safety.
Accurately read and work with measurement units (e.g., grams, ounces, pounds, temperatures, and fractions).
Follow oral and written instructions precisely.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:
Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member
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Can you maintain a consistent schedule, 7:15 am-1 pm, Monday - Friday?
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This position is crucial to Wee Care operations. The expectation is that all planned time off is submitted and approved at least 2 weeks in advance. Will this work for you?
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What is your highest level of education?
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
Required Question
Employer Utah Valley University
Address 800 W. University Parkway
Orem, Utah, 84058
Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627
Website http://www.uvu.edu
Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.