Health and Wellness (Cook)- Learning Zone Smyrna

DTDMidTN • Smyrna, TN

13h

About The Position

The Health and Wellness Coordinator manages the kitchen at an award-winning preschool. The role prepares and serves meals to multiple classrooms while following students’ allergies and dietary restrictions. It also includes creating a monthly menu, ordering food, unloading the weekly truck, and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and center common areas, including restrooms. The coordinator may occasionally spend time in a classroom as needed. The position is full-time and scheduled Monday through Friday.

The ideal candidate has experience with food and nutrition as well as working with young children. A passion for culinary arts and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families are essential. Creativity, initiative, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are desirable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience preparing and serving meals.
• A passion for culinary arts and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with food and nutrition.
• Experience working with young children.
• Creativity, initiative, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve meals to multiple classrooms.
• Follow students’ allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Create a monthly menu.
• Order food.
• Unload the weekly truck.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and center common areas, including restrooms.
• Occasionally spend time in a classroom as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and company contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral program: $500 for part-time referrals and $1,000 for full-time referrals.
• Insurance plans starting at $29.38 per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED