Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is looking for a dedicated Preschool Cook to join their team. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious meals that cater to the dietary needs of preschool children, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your creativity and passion for food will help foster a joyful learning environment. This position offers the chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and their families while enjoying a supportive work atmosphere. If you have a love for cooking and working with kids, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• 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.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• 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:

1. Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
2. 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.
3. Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly.
4. Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require.
5. Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
6. Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center.

If you have:

1. A High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
3. A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
4. 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

About The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play, and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage exploration and problem-solving at their own pace. This provides a foundation for kids to Learn, Play, and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

We’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners, and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest, bringing learning to life through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the franchise management. All employment inquiries should be directed to the franchise location, not to The Learning Experience Corporate.