Preschool Cook & Maintenance Assistant

The Learning Experience Corp.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

The Learning Experience Corp. in Chino, CA seeks a Preschool Cook & Maintenance Assistant to prepare nutritious meals and help keep our preschool clean and welcoming.

Responsibilities include cooking meals per menu, maintaining allergy information, following safety standards, stocking supplies, and supporting general cleaning and safety across the center. This role requires a friendly, flexible team player with a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with cleaning and basic maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy meals for preschool children per menu and recipe book.
• Maintain accurate allergy information and communicate dietary restrictions to teachers.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership to purchase food and maintain inventory records.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, appliances, dishes, and prep areas daily.
• Assist with general cleaning throughout the preschool, including restrooms and common areas.
• Maintain tidy outdoor areas and playgrounds, reporting safety concerns.
• Interact positively with children, families, and coworkers.
• Be flexible and willing to assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Meal prep

Inventory management

Sanitation

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Preschool Cook & Maintenance Assistant

The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Cook & Maintenance Assistant to join our team as an ambassador of happiness!

In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of children and families by preparing nutritious meals and helping keep our preschool clean, safe, and welcoming.

You will

• Prepare and cook healthy, delicious meals for preschool children using our designated menu and recipe book.
• Maintain accurate food allergy information, follow each child’s dietary restrictions, and communicate allergy information to teachers with every food delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase food and supplies and maintain required inventory records.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, appliances, dishes, utensils, and food preparation areas daily.
• Assist with general cleaning throughout the preschool, including floors, restrooms, common areas, and trash removal.
• Help maintain tidy outdoor areas and playgrounds, reporting any safety concerns.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude when interacting with children, families, and coworkers.
• Be flexible and willing to assist with other duties based on the preschool’s daily needs.

If you have

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with cleaning and basic maintenance, preferred.
• The ability to safely perform the physical duties of the role, including lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and safety.

Join The Learning Experience and help create a happy, healthy environment where children can learn and grow!