Preschool Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen Champion

Velocity Staffing; Harvester (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Preschool Cook to join our team and serve as an ambassador of happiness. You will plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschool children, while maintaining allergy records and upholding food safety standards.

As part of our early childhood program, you will collaborate with center leadership, manage food orders and inventory, and deliver friendly, customer-focused service to families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• 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

Customer service

Meal planning

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Learning Experience is seeking a Preschool Cook to join our team and serve as an ambassador of happiness. You will plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschool children, while maintaining allergy records and upholding food safety standards.

As part of our early childhood program, you will collaborate with center leadership, manage food orders and inventory, and deliver friendly, customer-focused service to families.