Preschool Cook - Childcare Center

The Learning Experience; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; 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

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Natick, MA is hiring a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. This full-time role offers a stable weekday schedule, with pay of $22 per hour and no late-night restaurant shifts.

You will follow established menus, ensure proper portions, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen that meets food-safety standards. This position supports a structured environment and collaboration with center leadership.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required.
• Previous professional cooking/kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks according to established menus.
• Follow appropriate portion sizes and meal schedules for young children.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor inventory and communicate ordering needs.
• Follow procedures for food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain required food-service and sanitation documentation.
• Coordinate with center leadership and classroom teams regarding meal service.
• Follow Massachusetts EEC and applicable food-safety requirements.

Skills

ServSafe

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Menu following

Independent worker

Childcare setting

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Preschool Cook - Childcare Center

The Learning Experience - Natick, MA

Pay: $22 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Natick is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children in our early childhood education center.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced cook who enjoys working in a clean, structured environment with a consistent weekday schedule - no late nights and no restaurant rush.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks according to established menus
• Follow appropriate portion sizes and meal schedules for young children
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and kitchen supplies
• Monitor inventory and communicate ordering needs
• Follow procedures for food allergies and dietary restrictions
• Maintain required food-service and sanitation documentation
• Coordinate with center leadership and classroom teams regarding meal service
• Follow Massachusetts EEC and applicable food-safety requirements

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required
• Previous professional cooking, food preparation, or kitchen experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, portion guidelines, and allergy procedures
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently
• Experience preparing meals in a childcare, school, healthcare, or similar setting is a plus

What We Offer

• $22 per hour
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• No late-night restaurant hours
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and available company match
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive team environment