Preschool Chef
Preschool Chef
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12-07-2025
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Job Description
Benefits:
- Childcare Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Join the fastest growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where Happy Happens Here! At The Learning Experience our Cooks are ambassadors of happiness who nourish children with care and intention. Cooks prepare nutritionally balanced attractive family-style meals for children while helping create a joyful safe and thriving environment. As part of a collaborative team our Cooks follow state and federal nutrition guidelines center budget practices and health and safety protocols to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children their families and the communities we serve.
Compensation: 18.00-20.00
Core Attributes:
Passion for Impact: A heart that beats for childrens developmental needs and happiness.
Growth Mindset: An unyielding belief in the potential of every child and an innate desire to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Growth Mindset: An unyielding belief in the potential of every child and an innate desire to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Role Responsibilities:
Planning Preparation and Maintenance of Equipment:
Is knowledgeable of state nutritional requirements of children.
Plan post and follow approved menus that are nutritionally sound making alternate substitutions as needed.
Keep accurate inventory records and place food orders within the center food budget.
Chop cut prepare and serve food in amounts based on daily attendance.
Serve food at appropriate temperatures and in classroom-safe serving containers.
Maintain safe storage of all food supplies and equipment in accordance with state/local regulations.
Keep accurate meal and snack count records per CACFP guidelines (if applicable).
Plan post and follow approved menus that are nutritionally sound making alternate substitutions as needed.
Keep accurate inventory records and place food orders within the center food budget.
Chop cut prepare and serve food in amounts based on daily attendance.
Serve food at appropriate temperatures and in classroom-safe serving containers.
Maintain safe storage of all food supplies and equipment in accordance with state/local regulations.
Keep accurate meal and snack count records per CACFP guidelines (if applicable).
Safety and Sanitary Procedures:
Follow all health hygiene and safety procedures including proper lifting and handwashing techniques.
Empty and sanitize trash receptacles regularly.
Wash and sanitize all dishes and cookware using approved methods.
Clean and maintain all kitchen appliances including refrigerators microwaves and can openers.
Clean counters shelves and manage spills as needed.
Understand and follow emergency procedures for all relevant scenarios.
Empty and sanitize trash receptacles regularly.
Wash and sanitize all dishes and cookware using approved methods.
Clean and maintain all kitchen appliances including refrigerators microwaves and can openers.
Clean counters shelves and manage spills as needed.
Understand and follow emergency procedures for all relevant scenarios.
Additional Responsibilities:
Ask for help when needed and maintain a positive attitude.
Foster respectful and supportive relationships with regulatory representatives and center staff.
Collaborate with other team members to create a harmonious work environment.
Handle routine situations with good judgment flexibility and positivity.
Support group decisions and demonstrate team spirit.
Build friendly rapport with families and provide outstanding customer service.
Conduct food shopping as necessary and assist in classrooms when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Foster respectful and supportive relationships with regulatory representatives and center staff.
Collaborate with other team members to create a harmonious work environment.
Handle routine situations with good judgment flexibility and positivity.
Support group decisions and demonstrate team spirit.
Build friendly rapport with families and provide outstanding customer service.
Conduct food shopping as necessary and assist in classrooms when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Educational Background: Must meet state-specific guidelines. High School Diploma/GED required; ECE coursework preferred.
Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience: Relevant experience in a licensed childcare facility kitchen commercial kitchen public school cafeteria or equivalent.
Compliance: Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
Certification: Possess a valid food service/handlers permit or license as required by state/local regulations.
Health & Safety: Follow all state and federal regulations including immunizations physicals and training requirements.
Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience: Relevant experience in a licensed childcare facility kitchen commercial kitchen public school cafeteria or equivalent.
Compliance: Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
Certification: Possess a valid food service/handlers permit or license as required by state/local regulations.
Health & Safety: Follow all state and federal regulations including immunizations physicals and training requirements.
Caregiving Skills (Child Interaction):
Use sound judgment to identify and address risks in a childcare environment.
Ensure children are safe and that their needs (diapering dressing grooming feeding) are met.
Model and promote positive social behaviors and strong communication.
Support development through engaging age-appropriate activities.
Maintain composure patience and professionalism at all times.
Ensure children are safe and that their needs (diapering dressing grooming feeding) are met.
Model and promote positive social behaviors and strong communication.
Support development through engaging age-appropriate activities.
Maintain composure patience and professionalism at all times.
Physical Resilience:
Demonstrate full range of motion to:
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Lift and carry up to 40 pounds safely.
Reach stretch climb stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
Store and retrieve food items from shelves at varying heights using stools or ladders.
Ability to supervise children by sight and sound.
Work portions of the day outdoors in temperatures ranging from 20F to 95F.
Maintain alertness and energy to perform all essential job functions.
*Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Lift and carry up to 40 pounds safely.
Reach stretch climb stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
Store and retrieve food items from shelves at varying heights using stools or ladders.
Ability to supervise children by sight and sound.
Work portions of the day outdoors in temperatures ranging from 20F to 95F.
Maintain alertness and energy to perform all essential job functions.
*Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
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 hands-on 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.
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