Preschool Cook
The Learning Experience` · Manassas, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$16–$20/hrFull-time
About the role
The Learning Experience – Manassas City is seeking a dependable and organized Preschool Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children in our early childhood education center. This is a great opportunity for someone with food service or kitchen experience who is looking for a consistent weekday schedule without restaurant nights or weekends. You'll play an important role in our school by ensuring children receive safe, nutritious meals while keeping our kitchen clean, organized, and ready for each day.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve daily meals and snacks for children
- Follow established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines
- Maintain awareness of food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and temperature procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
- Track food inventory and communicate supply needs
- Receive and properly store food deliveries
- Maintain required kitchen and food safety documentation
- Work closely with center leadership and classroom teams
- Follow applicable Virginia childcare and food safety requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Previous cooking, kitchen, or food service experience preferred
- Food Handler certification preferred
- Experience in a school, childcare center, cafeteria, or similar setting is a plus
- Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation practices
- Organized, dependable, and able to work independently
- Comfortable following allergy and dietary restriction procedures
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Preschool
Pay
$16–$20 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule
Full-Time, Monday–Friday