Childcare Center Cook

The Learning Experience•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking a dependable, organized, and experienced Cook to join our growing team at our brand-new Cimarron Hills location in Colorado Springs! We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing meals for young children while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, organization, and reliability. This position is ideal for someone with previous kitchen, school nutrition, childcare, cafeteria, restaurant, school cook, daycare cook, or food service experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and understands the importance of consistency and attendance.

Requirements

Previous cooking, kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, or childcare food service experience required
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be dependable and maintain strong attendance
Comfortable using computers for ordering and inventory
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Strong organization and time management skills
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

Nice To Haves

ServSafe knowledge or certification preferred (Must be obtained before starting the position)

Responsibilities

Serve: Morning Snack: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Serve: Lunch: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Serve: Afternoon Snack: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation at all times
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
Follow food safety guidelines and maintain temperature logs
Label and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out)
Receive and inspect US Foods deliveries every Monday
Reconcile shortages, damaged goods, and delivery discrepancies
Complete weekly food orders using the computer system every Friday before end of shift
Track/conduct weekly inventory and maintain organized food storage
Lift and put away inventory deliveries up to 50 pounds
Support licensing compliance and health & safety procedures