Childcare Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals for Kids (Part-Time)

The Learning Experience - Corporate; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Corporate is hiring a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. The role supports daily kitchen operations, food safety, and collaboration with teachers and center staff in Houston.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, inventory, CACFP record maintenance when applicable, and ensuring a positive, safe dining experience for young learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Food service experience in childcare center, preschool, school, restaurant, cafeteria, catering, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition guidelines.
• Food Handler or equivalent certification where required.
• Must meet applicable licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks.
• Provide consistent, timely meal and snack service.
• Help make mealtimes a positive part of each child's day.
• Work cooperatively with teachers and center staff.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Prepare meals according to approved menus and nutrition guidelines.
• Monitor attendance and prepare appropriate food quantities.
• Manage food inventory, supplies, and ordering.
• Monitor food quality, expiration dates, and storage.
• Maintain required meal and snack records, including CACFP records when applicable.
• Communicate supply or kitchen needs to center leadership.

Skills

Food service experience

Time management

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Learning Experience - Corporate is hiring a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. The role supports daily kitchen operations, food safety, and collaboration with teachers and center staff in Houston.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, inventory, CACFP record maintenance when applicable, and ensuring a positive, safe dining experience for young learners.