Childcare Center Cook
Full Time • Newbury Park
Welcome to The Learning Experience (TLE)
Happy Happens Here. It’s not just a marketing slogan; it’s an ethos and a call to action that runs through every TLE Center. It’s what happens when you get to nurture and teach the most precious thing in the universe: Our Little Learners
Who Are We?
The Learning Experience, Newbury Park is a child care center serving infants through Pre-K, committed to investing in our staff and developing a caring, friendly community of educators and learners.
Our Program & Our Center
TLE centers are modern and purposefully designed with the child in mind, offering a colorful environment that inspires learning and play. Our center is technology-enabled and equipped with interactive L.E.A.P boards (Learning, Experience, Academic Program) to help children learn.
Our proprietary curriculum is designed through the eyes of a child. Our lesson plan outline is provided to our teachers, so you always have a framework to work with, yet it allows you to infuse your own creativity into your classroom.
It is our mission to grow independent, confident and compassionate individuals. Our dedication to creating a stimulating and enriching environment for students and teachers alike makes us an amazing place to work!
Reports To:
- Center Director and Assistant Center Director
Background Clearance Requirements:
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Child Abuse Central Index (CACI)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a daycare cook, you play a crucial role in providing nutritious meals for children. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals and snacks that meet the dietary needs and preferences of young children. Your creativity, attention to detail, and passion for cooking will contribute to creating a positive and healthy environment for the children in our care.
- Menu Planning: Develop weekly grocery lists according to the needs of our TLE menus.
- Prepare approved meals and snacks, ensuring they meet nutritional guidelines and dietary restrictions.
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards at all times, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Accommodate children with food allergies or special dietary needs by preparing alternative meals when necessary and ensuring proper labeling of ingredients.
- Serve meals in appropriate portion sizes for different age groups and monitor food consumption to minimize waste.
- Work closely with daycare staff to coordinate meal schedules, accommodate special requests, and communicate any relevant information regarding food preparation and allergies.
- Monitor food inventory levels.
- Solicit feedback from daycare staff regarding meal quality and variety, and make adjustments to menus as necessary.
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures, including fire safety regulations and emergency preparedness guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Previous experience working in a food service environment.
2. Knowledge of nutrition principles and dietary guidelines for young children.
3. Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices for food handling and sanitation.
4. Ability to follow recipes accurately and adapt them to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
7. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
8. Flexibility to adjust menus and meal plans based on feedback and changing dietary needs.
9. Current food handler's certification (preferred).
10. A genuine passion for cooking and promoting healthy eating habits in children.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
2. Manual dexterity for handling kitchen equipment and utensils.
3. Stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and meet the demands of meal preparation for a large group of children.
APPLYING
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications. We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Benefits:
Flexible schedule - We will accommodate you!
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Compensation: $18.00 - $21.50 per hour
The Learning Experience
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.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special
Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.