Childcare Center Cook

The Learning Experience - Omaha, NE -Antler View; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Omaha, NE is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to join our team and serve as an ambassador of happiness. This part-time role may extend to full-time hours to assist in classrooms, with flexible scheduling and meals for infants to preschool children.

You will plan nutritious meals, monitor food allergies, follow safety procedures, and work with leadership to source food and supplies while delivering excellent service to families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking preferred.
• Ability to obtain a food handling certificate within 90 days of hire (training paid).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and make healthy meals for infants to preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Track minimal food allergies and sensitivities for children in our care, communicating 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 for the center.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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 Cook with us, you'll play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities by making daily nutritious meals. This is a part-time position, however, full-time hours are available if you would like to help in classrooms as well, very flexible!

You will:

• Plan, prepare, and make healthy and delicious meals for infants to preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Track minimal food allergies and sensitivities for children in our care, ensuring their safety, and communicate 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 for the center.
• 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 (Preferred)
• A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire. (training paid)
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.