Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children in a caring environment. You will ensure allergies are tracked and communicated to teachers with every delivery.

Responsibilities include safe food handling, inventory and purchasing support with the Center Leadership, and delivering friendly service to families. A HS diploma and food handling cert are required, with at least 1 year of cooking experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• A food handling certificate (Required).
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children meeting nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate allergies to teachers daily.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase food and supplies and keep inventory records.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward parents and children.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily childcare center needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutritional planning

Allergen management

Food safety procedures

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Compensation: $19.00-$22.00/hr

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 (Required)
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.