Childcare Center Cook

The Learning Experience - Oak Creek • Oak Creek, WI

8d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Oak Creek 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 food preparation or kitchen experience who wants a consistent weekday schedule in a positive childcare environment - without restaurant nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Previous professional cooking, kitchen, or food preparation experience preferred
• Experience preparing food for children, schools, childcare programs, or group settings is a plus
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage practices
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification preferred
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently
• Ability to accommodate documented food allergies and dietary restrictions
• Must meet applicable Wisconsin requirements for the position

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks according to established menus
• Follow appropriate portion sizes and meal schedules
• 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 allergies and dietary restrictions
• Distribute meals and snacks to classrooms
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment and food preparation areas
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs to center leadership
• Maintain required food service documentation
• Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership
• Follow Wisconsin 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed