Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; Cedar Grove (NJ); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated Preschool Cook to join our team and help deliver nutritious meals for preschool children.

In this role you will plan, prepare, and cook meals, track allergies, ensure food safety, collaborate on purchasing and inventory, and provide warm, clear communication with parents and teachers daily. A strong, flexible attitude rounds out our ambassador of happiness profile.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of cooking/food preparation experience.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain and communicate food allergies for each child with teachers daily.
• Follow food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Purchase food and supplies with Center Leadership and maintain inventory records.
• Provide friendly customer service to parents and children.
• Be flexible to daily childcare center needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food safety

Communication with parents

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Are you passionate about working with preschool children?

The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness.

As a Preschool Cook with us, you'll play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities by cooking daily nutritious meals.

You will:

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child in our center, ensuring their safety, and communicate any identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly.
• Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center.

If you have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.