Preschool Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Are you passionate about working with preschool children?

The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness. 
As a Preschool Cook with us, you'll play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities by cooking daily nutritious meals.

You will:

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child in our center, ensuring their safety, and communicate any identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly.
• Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center.
• Be able to take inventory and distribute supplies needed throughout the childcare center.
• Cover restroom and lunch breaks in the classroom with children.

If you have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Have the Serve Safe/ Food Handler certificate
• Have the Serve Safe Allergen certificate or obtain the Serve Safe Allergen within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs