Child Care Center Cook

The Learning Experience; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare center as a Daycare Cook, where you'll prepare healthy meals and ensure the well-being of preschool children. Your role will involve meal planning, monitoring food allergies, and collaborating with the center team to provide nutritious meals. This position requires experience in food preparation and a commitment to maintaining food safety standards.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking in a daycare setting.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain and track food allergies to ensure safety.
• Follow food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Communication

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Are you passionate about working with preschool children?

The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Daycare Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness.
As a Daycare 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.

If you have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking in a daycare setting.
• 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!