Kids Nutrition Chef | Meal Prep & Kitchen Lead

The Learning Experience Corp.; Livingston (NJ); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Resumo da oferta

The Learning Experience Corp. 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, ensure sanitation, monitor inventory, and adhere to nutrition, food safety, and childcare requirements. You will work closely with teachers and center staff to provide timely meals, maintain records, and communicate effectively about allergies, menu changes, and supply needs.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Food service experience in childcare, preschool, school, restaurant, cafeteria, catering, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition guidelines.
• Food Handler or equivalent certification where required.
• Must meet applicable licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks.
• Provide consistent, timely meal and snack 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 required meal and snack records, including CACFP records when applicable.
• Communicate supply or kitchen needs to center leadership.
• Follow procedures for food allergies, dietary restrictions, and accommodations.
• Communicate menu, supply, and meal-service information to the center team.
• Work with teachers to support smooth meal and snack transitions.
• Maintain professional and dependable working relationships.
• Follow food handling, preparation, storage, cooking, and serving procedures.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures and safe storage practices.

Conhecimentos

Strong organization & time-management

Communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Learning Experience Corp. 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, ensure sanitation, monitor inventory, and adhere to nutrition, food safety, and childcare requirements. You will work closely with teachers and center staff to provide timely meals, maintain records, and communicate effectively about allergies, menu changes, and supply needs.