Daycare Prep Cook

The Learning Experience; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; 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

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Prep Cook to support our childcare center by planning and preparing nutritious meals for children, ensuring meals meet nutritional requirements and align with our healthy eating program.

You will work with the Center Leadership to manage food orders, maintain safety through allergy awareness, follow food safety standards, and provide friendly service to families while supporting a collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Must obtain a food handling certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

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

Skills

Food prep experience

Lift 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate or ability to obtain 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


• Dental insurance


• 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.