Childcare Prep Cook
Full Time • Arvada West CO
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Benefits:
- Childcare Benefit
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Salary: $17–$19/hour
Location: Arvada
Schedule: Monday–Friday, No Weekends, Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Location: Arvada
Schedule: Monday–Friday, No Weekends, Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Where Happy Happens Here — Every Day
Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? The Learning Experience in Arvada is hiring a dedicated Cook / Prep Cook to prepare nutritious, balanced meals that support the growth and development of our children. You’ll also have the opportunity to assist in classrooms when not preparing meals, creating an environment of collaboration and community that encourages everyone to thrive.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals for children that meet proper nutritional requirements
- Maintain and track food allergies, communicating identified allergies to teachers daily with every meal delivery
- Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure all food is stored and handled correctly
- Partner with the Center Leadership team to purchase food and supplies and maintain inventory records as required by local and state agencies
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward parents, children, and team members
- Demonstrate flexibility to meet the daily operational needs of a childcare center
Colorado Requirements
- Possess a food handling certificate or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ year of experience in food preparation and cooking preferred
- Positive, reliable, and attentive to safety and detail
- Passion for supporting children’s growth and a collaborative childcare environment
Why You’ll Love TLE Arvada
- No nights or weekends
- Supportive, family-like team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Competitive pay, benefits, and childcare discounts
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 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.