Preschool Cook

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.

• Serve as a floater teacher after completing kitchen responsibilities, supporting classrooms by:

• Assisting lead and assistant teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.

• Supervising children during instructional time, play, meals, and rest periods.

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and nurturing learning environment.

• Building positive relationships with children, families, and team members across classrooms.

• Following the center's health, safety, and supervision protocols while actively engaging with children.

If you have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

We encourage you to apply now to become a Preschool Cook!

Join our team at The Learning Experience and help make a difference!