Preschool Cook

Learning Experience Corp; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider as a Preschool Cook. This role involves planning and preparing nutritious meals for preschool children, ensuring food safety, and maintaining communication with parents and staff. If you are passionate about cooking and making a difference in children's lives, apply today!

Benefits

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain food allergies tracking for children's safety.
• Collaborate with leadership for food purchasing and inventory.

Skills

Food Safety

Customer Service

Meal Planning

Nutrition

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• 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.

We encourage you to apply now to become a Preschool Cook!

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