Preschool Cook - Childcare Center

Preschool Cook - Childcare Center

The Learning Experience - Natick, MA Pay: $22 per hour Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday The Learning Experience - Natick is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children in our early childhood education center. This is a great opportunity for an experienced cook who enjoys working in a clean, structured environment with a consistent weekday schedule - no late nights and no restaurant rush.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks according to established menus
• Follow appropriate portion sizes and meal schedules for young children
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and kitchen supplies
• Monitor inventory and communicate ordering needs
• Follow procedures for food allergies and dietary restrictions
• Maintain required food-service and sanitation documentation
• Coordinate with center leadership and classroom teams regarding meal service
• Follow Massachusetts EEC and applicable food-safety requirements

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required
• Previous professional cooking, food preparation, or kitchen experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, portion guidelines, and allergy procedures
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently
• Experience preparing meals in a childcare, school, healthcare, or similar setting is a plus

What We Offer

• $22 per hour
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• No late-night restaurant hours
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and available company match
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive team environment

Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Natick and help us provide nutritious meals in a positive environment for young children. Compensation: $22.00 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.