Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience - Phoenixville, PA; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Phoenixville, PA is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children. You will ensure meals meet nutrition guidelines, manage allergies, and maintain clean, safe kitchen practices.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience, a high school diploma, and a food handling certificate (or ability to obtain one within 90 days). You must be able to lift 25 lbs and adapt to a childcare center setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child; inform 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 to parents and children.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily childcare center needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate or willingness to obtain within 90 days

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Training & development

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.

Join our team at The Learning Experience and help make a difference!