Preschool Cook for Childcare

The Learning Experience #431; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking childcare center as a Preschool Cook, where you will play a vital role in the health and happiness of preschool children. In this engaging position, you will prepare nutritious meals, ensure food safety, and maintain a positive atmosphere for children and parents alike. With a flexible schedule and a supportive team, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families. If you are passionate about cooking and nurturing, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and obtain food handling certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for preschool children.
• Maintain food safety and track food allergies for each child.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crockpots

Instant Pot

Microwaves

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:

1. Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
2. 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.
3. Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly.
4. Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require.
5. Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
6. Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center (cleaning, helping in classrooms, bathroom breaks, etc.).

If you have:

1. A High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
3. A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
4. The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
5. SafeServe Certification.
6. Documents required per AZ licensing: Valid fingerprint Clearance card, Recent Negative TB test, CPR/First Aid.

Schedule: 7:30am-3:30pm (flexible)

1. Warming kitchen only.
2. Meal prep with the help of crockpots, instapot, and microwaves.
3. 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!

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.