Kids Nutrition Chef — Mealtime Maestro in Center

The Learning Experience; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience is hiring a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. The Chef/Cook manages daily food preparation, kitchen sanitation, inventory, and meal service while following applicable nutrition, food safety, and childcare requirements.

The role inspires happiness by helping create positive mealtimes, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain required meal and snack records, including CACFP records when applicable.
• Communicate supply or kitchen needs to center leadership.

Skills

Food safety

Nutrition guidelines

Meal planning

Time management

CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Learning Experience is hiring a Chef/Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. The Chef/Cook manages daily food preparation, kitchen sanitation, inventory, and meal service while following applicable nutrition, food safety, and childcare requirements.

The role inspires happiness by helping create positive mealtimes, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring smooth transitions.