Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience - South Easton, MA; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Learning Experience – South Easton, MA is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to join our team and act as an ambassador of happiness. You will cook daily nutritious meals for preschool children and support a safe, caring environment.

As a Preschool Cook, you will plan and prepare healthy meals, manage allergies, follow sanitation procedures, and collaborate with center leadership on food purchases and inventory. A positive, adaptable attitude is essential for daily childcare operations.

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.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate allergies.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase food and manage inventory.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude to parents and children.
• Be flexible to daily childcare center needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching

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.