Preschool Cook: Nutritious Meals & Child Safety Champion

The Learning Experience; Heatherwood (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Heatherwood, SC is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for our preschoolers. You will plan, cook, and serve meals that meet dietary requirements while maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment.

This role emphasizes allergy awareness, inventory checks, and collaboration with center leadership to ensure timely food deliveries. A HS diploma and 1+ year cooking experience are required, plus a food handling certification or ability to obtain one

Qualifications

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

Food preparation

Communication with parents

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Learning Experience in Heatherwood, SC is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for our preschoolers. You will plan, cook, and serve meals that meet dietary requirements while maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment.

This role emphasizes allergy awareness, inventory checks, and collaboration with center leadership to ensure timely food deliveries. A HS diploma and 1+ year cooking experience are required, plus a food handling certification or ability to obtain one