Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a part-time Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschoolers. You will manage food allergies, ensure safe handling and sanitation, and collaborate with leaders to stock supplies.

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 25 lbs and stay flexible with center needs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling certificate

Job description

PART TIME POSITION- $17-$19

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.