Preschool Cook for Childcare

The Learning Experience; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Preschool Cook to join their team. In this vital role, you will prepare nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs of preschool children, ensuring their health and safety. You'll collaborate with the leadership team to maintain inventory and adhere to local health regulations. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about food and child care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and bring joy to young learners.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain food allergy records and ensure safety.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crockpot

Instant Pot

Microwave

Job description

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.
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. (cleaning, helping in classrooms, bathroom breaks, etc.)

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.
• SafeServe Certification
• * Should have documents required per AZ licensing- Valid fingerprint Clearance card, Recent Negative TB test, CPR/First Aid.

Schedule: 7:30am-3:30pm (flexibile)
* Warming kitchen only. * Meal prep with the help of crockpots, instapot and microwaves. * Serves breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks.

We encourage you to apply now to become a Preschool Cook!
Join our team at The Learning Experience and help make a difference!