Childcare Food Service Provider / Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation : $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Job Summary

Come Join Us at The Learning Experience Dallas Frankford where our mission is to make a difference in the life of a child, their families, and the community we serve. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Cook to support our daily food service and center operations. This role plays a critical part in creating a nurturing environment by preparing healthy meals and snacks for our children and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and pantry space.

This position requires flexibility and a team-oriented mindset, as the cook may also support with opening the center and providing teacher breaks when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve two snacks and one lunch daily, following nutritional guidelines and allergy-safe practices.
• Deliver meals to classrooms in a timely and hygienic manner.
• Wash dishes, sanitize kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen and pantry area.
• Take out pantry / kitchen trash and uphold cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Assist in opening the center (potentially as early as 6 : 30 a.m. ) and support classroom staff with scheduled breaks when needed.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations including food handling and sanitation protocols.
• Communicate with the director and teachers to ensure meal timing and classroom needs are met.

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