Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Plainfield, IL is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to prepare daily nutritious meals for preschool children and serve as an ambassador of happiness. You will play a key role in promoting healthy eating and safety within the classroom environment.

Key duties include planning and cooking meals, tracking allergies, maintaining sanitation, and collaborating with leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of cooking/food preparation experience.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• The 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 and communicate with teachers.
• Follow food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Purchase food and supplies and keep inventory records per regulations.
• Provide excellent service to parents and children and stay adaptable.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts

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.