Job Opportunity: InHouse Preschool Chef (FullTime)
Location: The Learning Experience Staten Island St. George
Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hourly Rate: Starting at $20.00/hr (based on experience)
Anticipated Opening: June 2025 (TBA)
To Apply: Upload a resume
Are you passionate about preparing nourishing meals for children and creating a positive mealtime experience We are looking for a warm reliable and healthconscious InHouse Chef to join our team and support the wellness of our little learners through wholesome food!
At The Learning Experience we believe that healthy eating habits start early. Our inhouse chef plays a vital role in ensuring children aged 14 enjoy nutritious scratchprepared meals that are thoughtfully planned responsibly sourced and prepared with care.
Our Food Philosophy
We are committed to:
- Offering freshly prepared inhouse meals and snacks using simple clean ingredients.
- Serving foods that are organic minimally processed and free from harmful additives.
- Using available kitchen equipment (convection microwave ovens crock pots blender refrigerator freezer) in line with NYC DOH Article 47 regulations.
- Meeting the nutritional needs of children aged 14 with ageappropriate textures.
Ingredients That Are Not Permitted:
- Nuts or nutbased products (we are a nutfree facility)
- Pork or porkderived ingredients
- Raw or undercooked eggs
- Artificial dyes (e.g. Red 40 Yellow 5
- Artificial and natural flavors
- High fructose corn syrup
- Dextrose
- Hydrogenated oils / trans fats
- MSG or sodium nitrates
- BHA BHT or other synthetic preservatives
- Excessive salt sugar or additives
All food items should include no more than 35 ingredients. We encourage sourcing cleanlabel whole food ingredients and providing organic options wherever possible.
Responsibilities Include:
- Prepares sauces and meals from scratch; creativity and fun food ideas are encouraged!
- Support family events with food prep and event planning
- Plan weekly menus using our online template; submit by Thursday for family distribution on Friday
- Prepare daily meals/snacks inhouse for children ages 14
- Morning food prep and kitchen setup (details TBA)
- Clean kitchen and sanitize surfaces at end of shift
- Maintain cleanliness and restock basics in the staff lounge
- Track inventory and monitor food storage
- Order supplies and stay within budget
- Follow NYC DOH Article 47 health & safety standards
- Track and communicate food allergies with teachers daily
- Follow safe food handling sanitation and storage practices
- Collaborate with leadership to maintain inventory records
- Communicate with parents and staff professionally
- Adapt to the daily needs of the childcare center
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 year of experience in food preparation and cooking
- Valid NYC Food Handlers Certificate (or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire)
- Passion for childrens health and nutrition
- Excellent organization and cleanliness standards
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs
- Comfortable with food prep using convection microwave ovens and crock pots
Why Join Us At The Learning Experience were more than just a preschool were a family. As a Preschool Chef youll be an ambassador of happiness and make a meaningful impact through healthy food and care. Youll be welcomed into a supportive environment where your creativity and passion for wellness can shine. Help us create a place where children feel excited to eat learn and grow!
We cant wait to welcome a caring chef who shares our values and is excited to make a difference one meal at a time!
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience we make early education joyful engaging and fun so children are happy to learn play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in handson learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE weve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners educators partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.