Compensation:
Core Attributes:
• Growth Mindset: An unyielding belief in the potential of every child and an innate desire to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Role Responsibilities:
Planning, Preparation, and Maintenance of Equipment:
• Plan, post, and follow approved menus that are nutritionally sound, making alternate substitutions as needed.
• Keep accurate inventory records and place food orders within the center food budget.
• Chop, cut, prepare, and serve food in amounts based on daily attendance.
• Serve food at appropriate temperatures and in classroom-safe serving containers.
• Maintain safe storage of all food, supplies, and equipment in accordance with state/local regulations.
• Keep accurate meal and snack count records per CACFP guidelines (if applicable).
Safety and Sanitary Procedures:
• Empty and sanitize trash receptacles regularly.
• Wash and sanitize all dishes and cookware using approved methods.
• Clean and maintain all kitchen appliances including refrigerators, microwaves, and can openers.
• Clean counters, shelves, and manage spills as needed.
• Understand and follow emergency procedures for all relevant scenarios.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Foster respectful and supportive relationships with regulatory representatives and center staff.
• Collaborate with other team members to create a harmonious work environment.
• Handle routine situations with good judgment, flexibility, and positivity.
• Support group decisions and demonstrate team spirit.
• Build friendly rapport with families and provide outstanding customer service.
• Conduct food shopping as necessary and assist in classrooms when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience: Relevant experience in a licensed childcare facility kitchen, commercial kitchen, public school cafeteria, or equivalent.
• Compliance: Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Certification: Possess a valid food service/handler’s permit or license as required by state/local regulations.
• Health & Safety: Follow all state and federal regulations including immunizations, physicals, and training requirements.
Caregiving Skills (Child Interaction):
• Ensure children are safe and that their needs (diapering, dressing, grooming, feeding) are met.
• Model and promote positive social behaviors and strong communication.
• Support development through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain composure, patience, and professionalism at all times.
Physical Resilience:
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds safely.
• Reach, stretch, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Store and retrieve food items from shelves at varying heights using stools or ladders.
• Ability to supervise children by sight and sound.
• Work portions of the day outdoors in temperatures ranging from 20°F to 95°F.
• Maintain alertness and energy to perform all essential job functions.
*Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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