Preschool Chef/Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Chef/Cook – McKinney, TX | The Learning Experience McKinney-Prosper

Location: 1900 Aviation Way, McKinney, TX
Pay: $15-$18/hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours. No nights or weekends!
Benefits: Health insurance • Paid holidays • Staff childcare discount

Cook Healthy Meals That Help Kids Grow

Love to cook and want a schedule that lets you enjoy your evenings and weekends? The Learning Experience McKinney-Prosper is opening a brand-new childcare center in McKinney, TX, and we’re hiring a Chef/Cook to join our founding team.

You’ll prepare nutritious, kid-friendly meals and snacks for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and help make mealtime one of the happiest parts of their day.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Brand-new kitchen in a state-of-the-art center
• Daytime, weekday schedule
• Be part of our founding team before we open in early 2027
• A warm, supportive team that values your work

What You’ll Do

Make mealtimes happy

• Prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks
• Serve meals on time, every time
• Partner with teachers for smooth mealtime transitions

Run the kitchen

• Follow approved menus and nutrition guidelines
• Adjust food quantities based on daily attendance
• Manage inventory, ordering, and supplies within budget
• Keep meal records, including CACFP records when applicable

Keep children safe

• Follow food allergy and dietary restriction procedures carefully
• Share menu and supply updates with center leadership

Maintain a clean, compliant kitchen

• Follow safe food handling, storage, and temperature practices
• Clean and sanitize dishes, equipment, and prep areas
• Meet Texas health, sanitation, and childcare licensing standards

Deliver TLE quality

• Serve consistent, high-quality food children enjoy
• Help with center events and special meals

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years or older
• Food service experience preferred (childcare, school, cafeteria, restaurant, catering, or commercial kitchen)
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation
• Able to follow menus, recipes, and portion guidelines
• Organized, dependable, and a team player
• Texas Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must meet licensing requirements

Physical Requirements

This active role involves standing for long periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

About The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience is one of the nation’s leading early education and childcare providers. Our new McKinney-Prosper center serves families in McKinney, Prosper, and along the US-380 corridor.

Ready to Join Us?

If you enjoy cooking and want to make a difference in children’s lives, apply today to join our team as a Chef/Cook in McKinney, TX!

The Learning Experience McKinney-Prosper is an equal opportunity employer.

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