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Full-Time Cook for a Child Care | Preschool

4 days ago by The Learning Experience - East Northport
  • Salary negotiable
  • New York, NY, US
  • Full-time
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The Learning Experience - East Northport is hiring a full-time Preschool Cook to plan and prepare nutritious daily meals for preschool children while ensuring allergy tracking and food safety compliance. You’ll support the center’s day-to-day needs by managing inventory and coordinating with leadership, while providing a positive, customer-focused experience for children and parents. Standout perk: a mission-driven role making a difference for families and communities.

Key skills
Meal planning for children's nutritionFood preparation and cookingFood allergy tracking and communicationFood safety, handling and sanitationInventory record keepingPurchasing food and suppliesCustomer service with parents and childrenFood handling certificate (or ability to obtain within 90 days)Effective communication with teachers/leadership
Salary not listed — comparable New York preschool/childcare cook roles typically pay around $17–$22 per hour depending on experience and certifications.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy cooking healthy meals for young children, take food safety and allergy management seriously, and can stay flexible in a busy childcare setting.
Why apply
  • Cook nutritious daily meals
  • Make a difference for families
  • Work with preschool children
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.

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. 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. We encourage you to apply now to become a Preschool Cook!

Join our team at The Learning Experience and help make a difference!

Reference: 22598_2659945494·Original posting
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