Preschool Cook - Childcare Center

The Learning Experience; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Natick, MA is seeking a dependable Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. This full-time role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and a weekday rhythm without late-night shifts.

Cook duties include following established menus, ensuring portion control, maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation, and coordinating with center leadership and classrooms regarding meal service.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices required.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, portion guidelines, and allergy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks according to established menus.
• Follow 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.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Independent

Food safety knowledge

Education

ServSafe certification

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