Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience #407; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A childcare organization in Mount Pleasant is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children. This role involves planning, cooking meals, managing food allergies for children, and maintaining food safety standards. Applicants should have at least 1 year of cooking experience, a High School Diploma, and the ability to lift 25 lbs. Join our team and help make a positive difference in children's lives!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain 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 leadership to purchase necessary food and supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively.
• Be adaptable to the daily needs of a childcare center.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

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.

Salary: $17.00-$19.00 hourly

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!