Cook

Velocity Staffing; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Greenwood, IN is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our childcare team. You will plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children, ensuring nutritional standards and allergy awareness, while partnering with teachers to support daily classroom activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining food safety, managing inventories, and communicating allergies to staff. A high school diploma and 1+ year cooking experience are required, with a food handling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• The ability 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.
• Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase food and supplies and keep inventory per local/state requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children; communicate effectively.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily business needs of a childcare center.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Allergen awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.