Nutrition-Focused Daycare Prep Cook

The Learning Experience Fort Worth, TX; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Prep Cook to support our childcare center by planning and preparing nutritious meals for young children. You will follow safety standards and help manage allergies, ensuring meals are safe, balanced, and served on schedule.

Join our team to contribute to a Caring, collaborative environment that focuses on healthy eating and positive daily routines for kids. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to receive 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 preparation experience

Safety adherence

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Learning Experience Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Prep Cook to support our childcare center by planning and preparing nutritious meals for young children. You will follow safety standards and help manage allergies, ensuring meals are safe, balanced, and served on schedule.

Join our team to contribute to a Caring, collaborative environment that focuses on healthy eating and positive daily routines for kids. Training and development opportunities are available.