Preschool Cook: Nutritious Meals & Allergy-Safe Cooking

The Learning Experience #509; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience #509 in Cedar Grove, NJ is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children daily. You will follow safety guidelines and manage allergies, delivering tasty, healthy options that meet dietary needs.

Collaborate with Center Leadership to order supplies, maintain inventory, and support a positive, caring environment for families. This role requires physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and a proactive, flexible attitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Allergy management

Communication with parents

Inventory & purchasing

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food handling certificate (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Job description

The Learning Experience #509 in Cedar Grove, NJ is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children daily. You will follow safety guidelines and manage allergies, delivering tasty, healthy options that meet dietary needs.

Collaborate with Center Leadership to order supplies, maintain inventory, and support a positive, caring environment for families. This role requires physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and a proactive, flexible attitude.