Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; Ephrata, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children and serve as an ambassador of happiness within our center. You will ensure meals meet nutritional requirements, track allergies, and communicate clearly with teachers during deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1+ year cooking experience, and a food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of cooking experience is preferred.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Candidate must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children following nutritional guidelines.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate allergies to teachers with every delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Allergy awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling certificate

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 effective.
• 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.