Benefits:- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition assistance
Preschool Cook - Daycare Kitchen
Location: The Learning Experience - South Lyon Township, MI
Pay: $17-$18 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
The Learning Experience - South Lyon Township is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children in our care.
This is a great opportunity for someone with food preparation or kitchen experience who is looking for a consistent weekday schedule. Enjoy working in a positive environment with
no nights or weekends while making an important contribution to the health and well-being of young children.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for children
- Follow established menus, portion guidelines, and nutritional requirements
- Follow food safety, sanitation, handling, and storage procedures
- Maintain accurate information regarding food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Coordinate with classroom teachers regarding allergies and meal needs
- Monitor food inventory and communicate ordering needs to center leadership
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen
- Properly clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dishes, and food preparation areas
- Receive and properly store food and kitchen supplies
- Follow Michigan childcare licensing, health, and food safety requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least 1 year of food preparation, cooking, restaurant, school kitchen, or related experience preferred
- Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to safely lift at least 25 pounds
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Reliable, positive, and comfortable working in a childcare environment
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $17-$18 per hour, based on experience
- Consistent Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM schedule
- No nights or weekends
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- Paid training and professional development
- Positive work environment where your role directly supports children and families
Apply today to join The Learning Experience - South Lyon Township and enjoy a consistent weekday cooking schedule while helping provide healthy meals and snacks for our children each day.
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.