Daycare Prep Cook

The Learning Experience•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking dedicated Prep Cooks to join their growing community. In this role, you will significantly influence children's growth and development by educating them on nutrition and balanced diets. You will foster a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. This position is responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals, ensuring food safety, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service to parents and children.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking
Possesses a food handling certificate or ability to receive within 90 days of hire
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements
Ensure the safety of all children by maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our center and communicates identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly
Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase all food/supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies
Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively
Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center