Childcare Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals & Safe Service

The Learning Experience; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. You will manage daily kitchen operations and ensure meals meet nutrition guidelines while following safety standards.

This role requires coordinating with teachers and center staff, maintaining records, inventory, and purchasing within budget, while upholding CACFP requirements where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Food service experience in childcare or related 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 Manager certification or equivalent where required.
• Must meet applicable licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks and provide timely meal 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.
• Monitor attendance and prepare appropriate food quantities.
• Manage food inventory, supplies, and ordering.
• Monitor food quality, expiration dates, and storage.
• Maintain meal records, including CACFP records when applicable.
• Communicate supply or kitchen needs to center leadership.
• Follow food handling, preparation, storage, cooking, and serving procedures.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures and safe storage practices.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, equipment, counters, and prep areas.
• Maintain an organized kitchen and properly stored food and supplies.
• Follow applicable food service, sanitation, health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Manage purchasing and inventory within the established budget.
• Prepare and serve food with attention to quality and consistency.
• Support center events and special meal needs when appropriate.
• Contribute to a positive experience for children and families.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Kitchen sanitation

Menu following

Nutrition guidelines

Inventory management

Food handler cert

Licensing compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food Manager certification

Job description

The Learning Experience in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. You will manage daily kitchen operations and ensure meals meet nutrition guidelines while following safety standards.

This role requires coordinating with teachers and center staff, maintaining records, inventory, and purchasing within budget, while upholding CACFP requirements where applicable.