Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Columbia, SC is seeking a Preschool Cook to plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschool children, ensuring meals meet nutritional guidelines and dietary needs.

You will track allergies, follow safety procedures, work with leadership to stock supplies, and provide friendly service to families, adapting to daily childcare center needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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.
• Excellent organizational skills

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.