Preschool Cook
Location: The Learning Experience – Oak Creek, WI
Pay: $16–$17 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
The Learning Experience – Oak Creek is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children in our early childhood education center. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, values food safety, and takes pride in supporting children’s health and well-being.
As our Preschool Cook, you will play an important role in creating a safe, positive mealtime experience for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, prepare, and cook daily meals and snacks that meet nutritional guidelines
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures
- Track and monitor food allergies to ensure child safety
- Communicate daily menu items and allergy information to teaching staff
- Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with food ordering
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready
- Collaborate with center leadership to ensure compliance with Michigan licensing requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of food preparation or cooking experience
- Food handler certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Reliable and comfortable working in a childcare environment
Why Join Our Team
- Competitive hourly pay
- Consistent weekday schedule
- Supportive team environment
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Benefits for eligible employees
Apply today to help provide healthy meals that support children’s growth and development every day.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.