Childcare Cook

The Learning Experience; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Newington, CT is seeking a dedicated Cook / Classroom Support Team Member. You will prepare nutritious meals for children, track allergies, and assist teachers in classrooms while supporting daily routines in a fast-paced childcare center.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year cooking experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain a food handler's certificate within 90 days. This role offers benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Experience working with young children preferred, but not required.
• Food handler's certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for children meeting nutritional requirements.
• Maintain allergy records and communicate allergy info to teachers daily with food deliveries.
• Follow food safety, handling, sanitation, and storage procedures per licensing requirements.
• Place weekly food and supply orders and manage inventory.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Salary: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Are you passionate about working with children?

The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook / Classroom Support Team Member 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 preparing nutritious meals each day while also supporting our teaching team throughout the center. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both food preparation and working directly with children in a fast-paced childcare environment.

You will:

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child in our center, ensuring their safety, and communicate allergy information to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, sanitation, and storage procedures in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Place weekly food and supply orders to ensure adequate inventory for meals, snacks, and classroom needs.
• Receive, unpack, organize, and properly store food deliveries and kitchen supplies, following all food safety regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels, track expiration dates, and maintain accurate inventory records as required by local and state agencies.
• Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to manage food costs, purchase necessary supplies, and maintain an organized kitchen.
• Deliver meals and snacks to classrooms while maintaining a positive and professional attitude with children, families, and staff.
• Assist teachers in classrooms as needed, including supervising children, engaging in activities, and supporting daily routines.
• Provide classroom coverage during staff breaks, lunches, meetings, and other scheduling needs.
• Support center operations with cleaning, organizing, laundry, and other duties to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members through effective communication and teamwork.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to the daily needs of a busy childcare center.

If you have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Experience working with young children preferred, but not required.
• A food handler's certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join The Learning Experience?

At The Learning Experience, we make early education and childcare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play, and grow. We believe our employees are the heart of our center, and we're looking for team members who share our passion for helping children thrive.

Compensation: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands‑on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.