Preschool Cook Needed

The Learning Experience #485; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Learning Experience #485 in Renton, WA is seeking a Preschool Cook dedicated to preparing nutritious meals for preschool children and ensuring food safety and allergy tracking. You will provide friendly service to families and collaborate with teachers and leadership to meet daily needs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of cooking experience in a business, plus a food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in cooking/food preparation in a business setting.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for preschool children meeting nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate with teachers.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase food and supplies and maintain inventory as required by authorities.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward parents and children, with clear communication.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily childcare center needs.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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:

• 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.

If you have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking in a business.
• A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.