Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Elgin, IL is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to join our team and serve as an ambassador of happiness. You will cook daily nutritious meals for preschool children and help ensure every meal aligns with dietary needs.

You will manage food safety and allergies, work with the leadership team to purchase supplies, and maintain inventory while delivering friendly service to families.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision 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:

• 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.