Daycare Prep Cook

The Learning Experience; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; 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 is seeking a Prep Cook to plan and prepare nutritious meals for children in our center. You will help create a safe, welcoming dining environment that supports kids' growth and learning through balanced nutrition.

Candidates should have 1+ year of cooking experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain a food handling certificate within 90 days. You will collaborate with teachers and center leaders to meet daily meal needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Must obtain a food handling certificate within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly.
• Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase all food/supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate (within 90 days)

Job description

Benefits:

• 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

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Join our growing community of Prep Cooks at The Learning Experience. Prep Cooks influence the growth and development of children through proper education on nutrition and a balanced diet. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

Role Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements
• Ensure the safety of all children by maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our center and communicates identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly
• Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase all food/supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies
• Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking
• Possesses a food handling certificate or ability to receive within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.