Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience`; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization as a Preschool Cook in Westwood, NJ. In this full-time entry-level role, you'll play a vital part in preparing nutritious meals that ensure the well-being of preschool children. Your passion for food safety and nutrition will help foster a positive environment, requiring teamwork and effective communication with both children and parents. Benefits include employee discounts, free uniforms, and paid time off.

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 within 90 days.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Education Management

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