Childcare Cook / Floater

Learning Experience Corp; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team and create joyful dining experiences for children. In this role, you will plan and prepare nutritious meals while ensuring the safety of all children by managing food allergies and adhering to strict food safety standards. Your excellent customer service skills will shine as you communicate effectively with parents and children alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young ones while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you have a love for cooking and a desire to contribute to a child's well-being, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Possesses a food handling certificate or ability to receive within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children.
• Ensure safety by tracking food allergies and adhering to food safety procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Food Safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Cooks at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
2. 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.
3. Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly.
4. Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase all food/supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies.
5. Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively.
6. Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
3. Possesses a food handling certificate or ability to receive within 90 days of hire.
4. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.