Preschool Cook & Helper
•10 days ago
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$15.50 per hour |
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| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY Poughkeepsie, New York open_in_new |
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About this job
Benefits:
- Free uniforms
Are you passionate about working with preschool children?
The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness.
As a Preschool Cook with us, you'll play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities by cooking daily nutritious meals.
Must be able to pass the OCFS New York Background check and Criminal Background Check.
The Learning Experience seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Preschool Cook to join our team as an ambassador of happiness.
As a Preschool Cook with us, you'll play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities by cooking daily nutritious meals.
Must be able to pass the OCFS New York Background check and Criminal Background Check.
You will:
- Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements.
- Maintain and track food allergies for each child in our center, ensuring their safety, and communicate any identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
- Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly.
- Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require.
- Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively.
- Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center.
- Have or obtain food handler certification
- Help to prepare bleach solutions for the classrooms.
- Help to remove trash and replace trash throughout the day as needed.
- Help to replenish supplies in school like soap, paper towel, sanitizer etc
If you have:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking.
- A food handling certificate or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
- The ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
We encourage you to apply now to become a Preschool Cook!
Join our team at The Learning Experience and help make a difference!
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