Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience #354; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Holly Springs is seeking an enthusiastic Preschool Cook to prepare healthy meals for preschool children. In this role, you will ensure food safety, manage food allergies, and work collaboratively with the center's leadership. The ideal candidate is flexible, has a high school diploma, and a year of cooking experience. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, with the possibility of obtaining a food handling certificate after hire.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Willingness to obtain a food handling certificate within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with the Center Leadership team for food supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service to parents and children.
• Adapt to daily business needs of the childcare center.

Skills

Nutrition planning

Food safety practices

Customer service

Flexibility

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 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!

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour