Preschool Cook

Benefits: Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Preschool Cook – Childcare Center Location: The Learning Experience – Manassas City, VA Pay: $16–$20 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday Cook – No Nights or Weekends! The Learning Experience – Manassas City is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. This is a great opportunity for someone with food service or kitchen experience who is looking for a consistent weekday schedule without restaurant nights or weekends. You’ll play an important role in our school by ensuring children receive safe, nutritious meals while keeping our kitchen clean, organized, and ready for each day. What You’ll Do Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for children Follow established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines Maintain awareness of food allergies and dietary restrictions Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and temperature procedures Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen Track food inventory and communicate supply needs Receive and properly store food deliveries Maintain required kitchen and food safety documentation Work closely with center leadership and classroom teams Follow applicable Virginia childcare and food safety requirements Qualifications High School Diploma or GED preferred Previous cooking, kitchen, or food service experience preferred Food Handler certification preferred Experience in a school, childcare center, cafeteria, or similar setting is a plus Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation practices Organized, dependable, and able to work independently Comfortable following allergy and dietary restriction procedures What We Offer $16–$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Consistent Monday–Friday schedule No nights or weekends Employee childcare discount Supportive leadership and team environment Professional development and growth opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr The Learning Experience - Manassas City, VA