Child Nutrition Chef: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

The Learning Experience - Corporate; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Corporate is seeking a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education centers. You will manage daily kitchen operations, follow nutrition guidelines, and ensure food safety while collaborating with teachers and center staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating meal service, inventory, and records, as well as maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen and building a positive mealtime experience for children and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Food service experience in a childcare center, preschool, school, restaurant, cafeteria, catering, or commercial kitchen preferred
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition guidelines
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Food Handler or equivalent certification where required
• Must meet applicable licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks
• Provide consistent, timely meal and snack service
• Help make mealtimes a positive part of each child's day
• Work cooperatively with teachers and center staff
• Manage daily kitchen operations and food preparation
• Prepare meals according to approved menus and nutrition guidelines
• Monitor attendance and prepare appropriate food quantities
• Manage food inventory, supplies, and ordering
• Monitor food quality, expiration dates, and storage
• Maintain required meal and snack records, including CACFP records when applicable
• Communicate supply or kitchen needs to center leadership
• Follow procedures for food allergies, dietary restrictions, and accommodations
• Communicate menu, supply, and meal-service information to the center team
• Work with teachers to support smooth meal and snack transitions
• Maintain professional and dependable working relationships
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen
• Follow food handling, preparation, storage, cooking, and serving procedures
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures and safe storage practices
• Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, equipment, counters, and food preparation areas
• Maintain an organized kitchen and properly stored food and supplies
• Follow applicable food service, sanitation, health, safety, and licensing requirements
• Manage purchasing and inventory within the established budget
• Maintain TLE standards for quality, safety, and service

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Menu following

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Learning Experience - Corporate is seeking a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education centers. You will manage daily kitchen operations, follow nutrition guidelines, and ensure food safety while collaborating with teachers and center staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating meal service, inventory, and records, as well as maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen and building a positive mealtime experience for children and families.