Childcare Cook / Floater

The Learning Experience; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare program is looking for a Cook to create nutritious meals for children while ensuring their safety and well-being. This role involves planning, preparing, and maintaining food safety standards in a vibrant educational environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, relevant experience in food preparation, and a passion for serving children.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Possesses a food handling certificate or ability to receive within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children.
• Maintain and track food allergies for children.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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:

• 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 25 lbs.