Preschool Cook: Nutritious Meals & Allergy-Safe Kitchen

The Learning Experience; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience Corp. in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Preschool Cook to join our team and serve as an ambassador of happiness in our center. You will plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschool children, ensuring meals meet dietary guidelines and flavor expectations.

This role emphasizes allergy awareness, food safety, inventory duties, and positive engagement with families and staff. A HS diploma and 1+ year cooking experience are required, with a food handling certificate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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

Job description

The Learning Experience Corp. in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Preschool Cook to join our team and serve as an ambassador of happiness in our center. You will plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschool children, ensuring meals meet dietary guidelines and flavor expectations.

This role emphasizes allergy awareness, food safety, inventory duties, and positive engagement with families and staff. A HS diploma and 1+ year cooking experience are required, with a food handling certificate