Prep Cook - Preschool

The Learning Experience #197 • Downingtown, PA

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About The Position

Join our HAPPY Early Childhood Academic childcare center as a Cook! Our centers are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy to preschool. We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to LEARN, PLAY and GROW. We believe everyone deserves to work in a happy environment. Join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to obtain food handling certificate within 90 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
• Ensure safety of all children by maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our center and communicate 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 managed 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 a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• 401(k)
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Premium compensation
• Performance bonuses
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leadership pathways

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees