Preschool Cook

Learning Experience Corp; River Vale (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization seeks a dedicated Preschool Cook in River Vale, NJ. As a key member of our team, you'll prepare nutritious meals while ensuring the safety and well-being of preschool children. This role requires a high school diploma and some cooking experience, with a focus on excellent service to families and children.

Benefits

Employee discounts

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.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain food allergy information and ensure safety.
• Follow food safety procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• 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.

Pay: $17 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8am-3pm

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!