Childcare Cook Nutrition Assistant

The Learning Experience; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare center as a Cook, where you'll prepare healthy meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment. This role is essential for providing nutritious food to children while supporting the center's operations. Flexibility and teamwork are key, as you'll also assist with opening the center and providing breaks for teachers. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or kitchen maintenance preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve two snacks and one lunch daily.
• Wash dishes, sanitize kitchen equipment, and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in opening the center and support classroom staff.

Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Compensation: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Job Summary Come Join Us at The Learning Experience Dallas Frankford where our mission is to make a difference in the life of a child, their families, and the community we serve. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Cook to support our daily food service and center operations. This role plays a critical part in creating a nurturing environment by preparing healthy meals and snacks for our children and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and pantry space.

This position requires flexibility and a team-oriented mindset, as the cook may also support with opening the center and providing teacher breaks when needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve two snacks and one lunch daily, following nutritional guidelines and allergy-safe practices.

Deliver meals to classrooms in a timely and hygienic manner.

Wash dishes, sanitize kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen and pantry area.

Take out pantry/kitchen trash and uphold cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen and food storage areas.

Assist in opening the center (potentially as early as 6:30 a.m.) and support classroom staff with scheduled breaks when needed.

Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations including food handling and sanitation protocols.

Communicate with the director and teachers to ensure meal timing and classroom needs are met.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Experience in food preparation, kitchen maintenance, or childcare setting preferred

Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Positive, team-player attitude with strong time management and multitasking abilities

CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Must be available to work between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with hours subject to adjustment based on center needs.