Childcare Center Cook
The Learning Experience - Jenison•Georgetown Charter Township, MI
•$17 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
The Learning Experience is looking for a dependable Childcare Center Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for our children while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. This is a great opportunity for someone with professional food preparation or kitchen experience who wants a consistent weekday schedule in a positive childcare environment.
Requirements
- Previous professional cooking, kitchen, or food preparation experience preferred
- Experience preparing meals for children, schools, childcare programs, or group settings is a plus
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage practices
- Food safety certification preferred
- Dependable, organized, and able to work independently
- Comfortable managing documented food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Must meet applicable Michigan requirements for the position
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to established menus and schedules
- Follow appropriate portion sizes and meal requirements
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen
- Properly store, label, rotate, and monitor food and supplies
- Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
- Maintain awareness of children's food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Distribute meals and snacks to classrooms
- Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment and food preparation areas
- Monitor food and supply inventory and communicate ordering needs
- Maintain required food service documentation
- Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership
- Follow Michigan childcare, health, sanitation, and food safety requirements
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Employee childcare discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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