Preschool Cook

Job overview

The Preschool Cook role is onsite in Jacksonville, FL, with pay of $18–$20 per hour. The Learning Experience says the cook helps make a difference for children, families, and communities by preparing daily nutritious meals. The cook plans and prepares meals that meet nutritional requirements, tracks food allergies, and follows food safety and sanitation procedures. The role supports children's well-being and the childcare center's daily operations through safe meal service and coordination with center leadership.

What you'll do

• Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for preschool children
• track children's food allergies and communicate identified allergies to teachers with each food delivery
• follow food safety, handling, sanitation, and storage procedures
• collaborate with center leadership on food and supply purchasing and maintain inventory records
• communicate positively with parents and children.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool cook

jacksonville fl

the learning experience

$18–$20/hr

childcare meals

nutritious meal preparation

food allergies

food safety

sanitation

inventory records

food handling certificate

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free uniforms, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, training and development, wellness resources, 401(k), employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of food preparation and cooking experience. Food handling certificate required or obtainable within 90 days of hire.

About the employer

The Learning Experience - Jacksonville Southside is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.