Preschool Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safety

The Learning Experience; Ephrata, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children and serve as an ambassador of happiness within our center. You will ensure meals meet nutritional requirements, track allergies, and communicate clearly with teachers during deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1+ year cooking experience, and a food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of cooking experience is preferred.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Candidate must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children following nutritional guidelines.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate allergies to teachers with every delivery.
• Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Allergy awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling certificate

Job description

The Learning Experience is seeking a Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for preschool children and serve as an ambassador of happiness within our center. You will ensure meals meet nutritional requirements, track allergies, and communicate clearly with teachers during deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1+ year cooking experience, and a food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.