Preschool Cook
$31,200–$35,360 year
On-siteLewisville, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Plan, prepare, and cook healthy, delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements while maintaining and tracking individual food allergies to communicate them to teachers daily. Follow strict food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures for proper storage. Collaborate with Center Leadership to purchase supplies and maintain inventory records per local and state agency regulations. Provide excellent customer service to parents and children, listen effectively, and remain flexible for daily business needs. Requires a High School Diploma, one year of food preparation experience, a food handling certificate, and the ability to lift 25 lbs. Join The Learning Experience to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.
Required Qualifications
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Passion for working with preschool children
- Dedication and enthusiasm
- Role as an ambassador of happiness
- Key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities
- Cooking daily nutritious meals
- Planning, preparing, and cooking healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements
- Maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our center, ensuring their safety
- Communicating any identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery
- Following proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly
- Collaborating with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies
- Keeping inventory records as local and state agencies require
- Providing excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children
- Listening and communicating effectively
- Being flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center
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