Preschool Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Safety

The Learning Experience; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness in a vibrant childcare environment. You will plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschoolers, while carefully managing allergies and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards.

If you thrive in a playful, educational setting, you will collaborate with center leadership to maintain supplies, assist with inventory, and deliver warm, responsive service to families and staff alike.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• A food handling certificate or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children meeting proper nutritional requirements.
• Maintain and track food allergies for each child and communicate allergies to teachers daily with every food 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 and state agencies.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily business needs of a childcare center.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Learning Experience is seeking a Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness in a vibrant childcare environment. You will plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschoolers, while carefully managing allergies and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards.

If you thrive in a playful, educational setting, you will collaborate with center leadership to maintain supplies, assist with inventory, and deliver warm, responsive service to families and staff alike.