Childcare Chef

Chef Position at The Learning Experience of Horizon West

Do you want to be a part of the happiest place on earth? The Learning Experience of Horizon West is seeking a passionate and happy chef to join our family! From the moment you walk through our doors, you will see why we are known for our "family atmosphere" and why we always say HAPPY HAPPENS HERE!

Chefs at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a positive difference in the life of a child, their family, and the communities we serve.

You tried the rest, now come to the best - The Learning Experience of Horizon West!

Here are a few things about The Learning Experience of Horizon West:

• Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of our children, their families, and the Horizon West community.
• Our approach consists of a unique blend of a proprietary family of characters and curriculum and incorporating the latest technologies into early childhood education.
• We pride ourselves as the only child care center that has an all-inclusive curriculum, ensuring each child can experience the same development and growth.
• Our program is uniquely designed to foster child development and growth without losing sight of the importance of the ability for children to be children.
• Our focus is on exceptional childhood development and we empower our staff to meet that focus.
• We are committed to having the best trained teachers and administrators with the most up-to-date trainings and providing professional development opportunities.
• Our facility will have state-of-the-art equipment and technology, both inside and outside of the classroom.
• We give our employees their birthday off with pay.
• You can start your day with a beautiful view of the sunrise and end your day with a magical view of Disney's fireworks---right from the front door.

Cook Role and Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements
• Ensure the safety of all children by maintaining and tracking food allergies for each child in our center and communicates identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery.
• Adhere to proper food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures ensuring that food is stored and handled properly
• Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase all food/supplies necessary and keep inventory records as required by local and state agencies
• Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude towards parents and children, listens and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates flexibility to the daily business needs of a childcare center

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking (Required)
• Possesses a food handling certificate (Required)
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. (Required)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Must meet all state specific guidelines for the role

Benefits:

• Paid holiday/vacation time/sick time after 90 days
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Training reimbursement for eligible candidates
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Community outreach activities
• Monday - Friday
• Free uniforms
• Company parties
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

Working at The Learning Experience of Horizon West is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be a part of something truly special! After all, HAPPY HAPPENS HERE! Join our HAPPY family and help shape the future, one child at a time!

Compensation: $14.50 - $15.00 per hour