Cook

The Learning Experience; Greenwood (IN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our preschool team and help prepare nutritious daily meals for children.

You will ensure allergen tracking, follow food safety procedures, and collaborate with leadership to manage purchases and inventory while delivering excellent service to families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children that meet nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure safe storage.
• Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase food and supplies and maintain inventory per local/state requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward parents and children, with effective communication.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily business needs of the childcare center.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Are you passionate about working with preschool children? The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness. As a Cook with us, you'll play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities by cooking daily nutritious meals.

You will:

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child in our center, ensuring their safety, and communicate any identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly.
• Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center.

If you have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.