Benefits:

Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule

Childcare Center Cook The Learning Experience Grand Rapids, MI Pay:

$17-$18 per hour, based on experience

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday-Friday Love working in a kitchen but ready to leave restaurant nights and weekends behind? The Learning Experience is looking for a dependable Childcare Center Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for our children while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. This is a great opportunity for someone with professional food preparation or kitchen experience who wants a consistent weekday schedule in a positive childcare environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to established menus and schedules Follow appropriate portion sizes and meal requirements Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen Properly store, label, rotate, and monitor food and supplies Follow food safety and sanitation procedures Maintain awareness of children's food allergies and dietary restrictions Distribute meals and snacks to classrooms Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment and food preparation areas Monitor food and supply inventory and communicate ordering needs Maintain required food service documentation Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership Follow Michigan childcare, health, sanitation, and food safety requirements Qualifications Previous professional cooking, kitchen, or food preparation experience preferred Experience preparing meals for children, schools, childcare programs, or group settings is a plus Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage practices Food safety certification preferred Dependable, organized, and able to work independently Comfortable managing documented food allergies and dietary restrictions Must meet applicable Michigan requirements for the position What We Offer $17-$18 per hour, based on experience Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule No restaurant nights or weekends Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees 401(k) with available company match Paid time off Employee childcare discount Supportive, family-focused work environment If you're looking to bring your kitchen experience into a weekday environment where your work helps fuel children's learning and growth, apply today to join The Learning Experience.