Cook
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, Happy Happens Here. We are more than a childcare center — we are an Academy of Early Education where children are encouraged to learn, play, and grow in a joyful, nurturing, and engaging environment.
We are looking for a dependable, organized, and caring Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate is comfortable preparing and serving meals in a childcare setting, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, and supporting the center wherever needed.
What makes The Learning Experience different is our unique approach to early childhood education. Through our proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum, children learn through hands-on activities, exploration, creativity, problem-solving, early literacy, STEM, social-emotional development, and more. Our lovable characters, including Bubbles the Elephant®, help bring learning to life and make each day meaningful, memorable, and fun.
As our Cook, you will play an important role in helping create a safe, welcoming, and well-supported environment for our children, families, and team members each day.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, organize, and serve meals and snacks according to center guidelines
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and food service area
- Follow all food safety, health, licensing, and center policies
- Work comfortably in a warming pantry environment
- Assist with food preparation and serving for special events
- Manage kitchen inventory and communicate supply needs as needed
- Complete daily cleaning and light janitorial tasks throughout the center as needed
- Support classrooms when needed, including stepping in to assist teachers and children
- Assist with bus runs or field trips if already qualified, or be willing to obtain the required certification
- Maintain a positive, professional, and helpful attitude with children, families, and staff
- Support the overall daily operations of the center as part of the team
Qualifications:
- Must be ServSafe certified
- Previous experience in food service, childcare, school nutrition, or a related setting preferred
- Must be comfortable working in a childcare environment
- Must be comfortable performing light janitorial duties
- Must be comfortable stepping into classrooms when needed
- Must already be qualified to assist with bus runs or field trips, or be willing to obtain the required certification
- Strong organization, cleanliness, and time management skills
- Dependable, flexible, patient, and professional
- Ability to work as part of a team and support center needs throughout the day
- Must meet all state licensing and background check requirements
Why Join The Learning Experience?
- Performance reviews every 90 days during your first year
- Potential for pay increases based on performance
- Benefits available after 90 days of employment
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Paid Time Off: earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families
At The Learning Experience, every team member helps create a place where children feel safe, loved, encouraged, and excited to come to school each day. If you are dependable, flexible, and ready to support a positive early education environment, we would love to meet you.
Apply today to join The Learning Experience as our Cook.