Preschool Chef

Join our HAPPY Early Childhood Academic childcare center as a Preschool Chef Our centers are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy to preschool. We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to LEARN, PLAY and GROW.

We believe everyone deserves to work in a happy environment. Join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom setting utilizes the latest technology, materials, and resources to allow children to "learn, play, and grow."
• Opportunities for Growth: We offer ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways to help you meet your goals as an educator.
• Compensation: Competitive healthcare benefits, premium compensation, and performance bonuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements
• Ensure the safety of all children by maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our center and communicates identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery
• Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly
• Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase all food/supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies
• Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business need of a childcare center

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking
• Possesses a food handling certificate or ability to obtain the certification within 90 days of hire
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Training
• Childcare Tuition Discount
• Referral Program
• Monday to Friday Schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• food handling certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person