Preschool Cook

Job Summary:

The Learning Experience #373 is seeking 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Planning and Preparation: Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: 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.
• Inventory Management: Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center.

Requirements:

• 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.

About The Learning Experience #373:

The Learning Experience #373 is a childcare center dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. We are committed to delivering high-quality education and care to our children and their families.