Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience #466; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Town of Florida, NY is seeking a part-time Preschool Cook to join our team and serve nutritious meals to preschool children.

This role offers about 20 hours per week, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to work closely with families and Center Leadership to ensure safety and healthy meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 months experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule


• Free uniforms

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. This position is part-time with an estimated 20 hours per week.

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.


• 3 months 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.