Preschool Cook - Childcare Center

The Learning Experience - Natick, MA • Natick, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience - Natick is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children in our early childhood education center. This is a great opportunity for an experienced cook who enjoys working in a clean, structured environment with a consistent weekday schedule - no late nights and no restaurant rush.

Requirements

• ServSafe certification required
• Previous professional cooking, food preparation, or kitchen experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, portion guidelines, and allergy procedures
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing meals in a childcare, school, healthcare, or similar setting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks according to established menus
• Follow appropriate portion sizes and meal schedules for young children
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards
• Properly store, label, and rotate food and kitchen supplies
• Monitor inventory and communicate ordering needs
• Follow procedures for food allergies and dietary restrictions
• Maintain required food-service and sanitation documentation
• Coordinate with center leadership and classroom teams regarding meal service
• Follow Massachusetts EEC and applicable food-safety requirements

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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