Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children. This role involves planning and cooking meals, ensuring food safety, and collaborating with the center's leadership. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, food preparation experience, and a passion for working with children.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

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 within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

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!