Childcare Kitchen Chef - Nutritious Meals & Growth

The Learning Experience - Collierville, TN; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Collierville, TN is hiring a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. You will manage daily food preparation, kitchen sanitation, inventory, and meal service while following applicable nutrition, food safety, and childcare requirements.

The role supports teachers and families, ensuring meals meet nutrition guidelines and CACFP requirements where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Food service experience in childcare, school, restaurant, or other kitchen setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe handling.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition guidelines.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Food Handler or equivalent certification where required.
• Must meet licensing, background screening, health and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspires Happiness and helps create positive mealtimes for children.
• 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.

Skills

Food handling

Meal preparation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Learning Experience - Collierville, TN is hiring a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. You will manage daily food preparation, kitchen sanitation, inventory, and meal service while following applicable nutrition, food safety, and childcare requirements.

The role supports teachers and families, ensuring meals meet nutrition guidelines and CACFP requirements where applicable.