Preschool Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals + Flexible Schedule

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Hilliard is seeking a Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness. You will plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschool children, ensuring dietary needs and allergies are carefully tracked and communicated to staff daily.

Responsibilities include following strict food safety procedures, assisting with purchasing and inventory, and delivering friendly, attentive service to families.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Strong attention to safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate allergies to teachers daily with every delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase food and supplies and keep inventory records as required by local/state agencies.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward parents and children; communicate effectively.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Learning Experience - Hilliard is seeking a Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness. You will plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschool children, ensuring dietary needs and allergies are carefully tracked and communicated to staff daily.

Responsibilities include following strict food safety procedures, assisting with purchasing and inventory, and delivering friendly, attentive service to families.