Preschool Cook - Nutritious Meals & CACFP Safety

The Learning Experience; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness. You will cook daily nutritious meals for preschool children, following CACFP guidelines and ensuring safety and quality in every meal.

You will collaborate with the Center Leadership team to plan menus, manage inventory, accommodate allergies, and provide excellent service to families. This is a full-time on-site role in a childcare center with benefits including paid time off and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of cooking experience in a childcare setting.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Familiarity with CACFP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals meeting CACFP requirements.
• Maintain food allergy records and inform teachers daily.
• Follow food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership to purchase supplies and manage inventory.
• Provide friendly service to parents and children.
• Be flexible to daily center needs.
• Maintain menus, production records, and meal counts.
• Manage inventory and ordering with the director.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

Customer service

Meal planning

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CACFP guidelines

Job description

The Learning Experience is seeking a dedicated Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness. You will cook daily nutritious meals for preschool children, following CACFP guidelines and ensuring safety and quality in every meal.

You will collaborate with the Center Leadership team to plan menus, manage inventory, accommodate allergies, and provide excellent service to families. This is a full-time on-site role in a childcare center with benefits including paid time off and