Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience - Mechanicsburg, PA; Mechanicsburg (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a dedicated Preschool Cook to create nutritious meals for preschool children and ensure their food safety. You will be responsible for planning and preparing healthy meals, managing food allergies, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of cooking experience and a high school diploma. The role requires strong communication skills and flexibility to meet daily needs. Join us in making a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking is required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs is necessary.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

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 Center Leadership to manage inventory.
• Provide excellent customer service and listen effectively.
• Be flexible to accommodate daily needs of the center.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• 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:

• 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!

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 management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.