Child Care Prep Cook

The Learning Experience; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Fresno, CA is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool-age children. You will follow nutrition guidelines, maintain allergy records, and collaborate with teachers to support a safe, healthy menu.

Responsibilities include planning meals, monitoring food safety, coordinating with leadership for supplies, and delivering excellent service to families while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Possesses a food handling certificate or ability to receive within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Ensure the safety of all children by maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our center and communicates identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly.
• Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase all food/supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling certificate

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Join our growing community of Prep Cooks at The Learning Experience. Prep Cooks influence the growth and development of children through proper education on nutrition and a balanced diet. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

CACFP experience strongly preferred

Role Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements
• Ensure the safety of all children by maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our center and communicates identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly
• Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase all food/supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies
• Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking
• Possesses a food handling certificate or ability to receive within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.