Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience #339; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A preschool care center in California is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to prepare healthy meals for children. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and at least a year of cooking experience. They must ensure food safety, manage allergies, and provide excellent service to parents and children. Join our team and help create joyful eating experiences that contribute to children's health and development!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Collaborate with leadership to purchase food and manage inventory.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude with parents and children.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily center needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Track food allergies for each child and communicate to teachers.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate to purchase food and supplies, maintaining inventory.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily business needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Attention to food safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

We encourage you to apply now to become a Preschool Cook! Join our team at The Learning Experience and help make a difference!