Preschool Cook

Learning Experience Corp; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience is looking for a dedicated Preschool Cook in North East England to create nutritious meals for preschool children. You'll manage food safety and collaborate with the center’s leadership to maintain inventory. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma, food preparation experience, and the ability to adapt to the needs of a childcare center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Food handling certificate or ability to obtain it within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals for preschool children.
• Maintain food allergies for each child and communicate with staff.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about working with preschool children?

The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness.
As a Preschool Cook with us, you'll play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities by cooking daily nutritious meals.

You will:

• 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.

If you have:

• A 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.

We encourage you to apply now to become a Preschool Cook!

Join our team at The Learning Experience and help make a difference!