Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience - MO City - Quail Valley; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience - MO City - Quail Valley is seeking a Preschool Cook dedicated to preparing healthy meals for preschool children. You will manage daily meal preparation, monitor allergies, and uphold strict food safety protocols in a busy childcare setting.

A High School Diploma is required, with 1+ year cooking experience and a food handling certificate (or ability to obtain one within 90 days). The role requires lifting up to 25 lbs and a positive, caring attitude towards families and

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children that meet nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies and communicate allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase food and supplies and keep inventory records as required.
• 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

Meal planning

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate

Ability to obtain certificate within 90 days

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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!