Preschool Cook

The Learning Experience; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Worcester is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. This role emphasizes food safety and creating a positive mealtime experience.

You'll ensure meals meet state guidelines, maintain cleanliness, and uphold high safety standards. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within The Learning Experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• ServSafe Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that meet state and center nutritional guidelines.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures.
• Monitor food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure every child's safety.
• Communicate daily menus and allergy information with classroom teachers.
• Maintain food inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs, inventory records, and required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts health regulations and center policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Preschool Cook

Location: The Learning Experience – Worcester, MA

Pay: $20–$21 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Preschool Cook – Nourish Young Learners Every Day

The Learning Experience – Worcester is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys cooking, values food safety, and takes pride in creating healthy meals that support children's growth and development.

As our Preschool Cook, you'll play an important role in providing a positive mealtime experience while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that meet state and center nutritional guidelines
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures
• Monitor food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure every child's safety
• Communicate daily menus and allergy information with classroom teachers
• Maintain food inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection‑ready
• Maintain accurate temperature logs, inventory records, and required documentation
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts health regulations and center policies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• ServSafe Certification required
• Previous cooking or food preparation experience required (childcare or school setting preferred)
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $20–$21 per hour
• Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends
• Paid professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunities for growth within The Learning Experience

Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands‑on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

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.