Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience #648; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience #648 in Middleburg, FL seeks a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards. You will work with teachers, manage allergies, handle orders, and provide friendly, patient service to families in a nurturing center.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent, 1+ year cooking experience, food handling certificate (or eligibility within 90 days), and ability to lift 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1+ year cooking experience
• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Allergy awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling cert (within 90 days)

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health 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.