Childcare Chef
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Overview
Job Description
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Location: Plainfield, IN
Pay Range: per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full Time
Benefits for Full-time employees
What You'll Do:
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children and staff each day
- Follow established menus, portion guidelines, and allergy-safe food procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully sanitary kitchen that meets all state and licensing standards
- Track inventory, manage supply orders, and minimize waste
- Support special events with themed meals and family-friendly celebrations
- Ensure proper food labeling, temperature checks, and safe storage
- Partner with Center leadership and teachers to keep children safe and happy
What You Bring:
- Experience as a cook or kitchen assistant in a childcare center, school, or commercial kitchen
- Understanding of safe food handling and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification a plus)
- Excellent organization, time management, and teamwork skills
- A caring and reliable attitude-you love making a difference through food
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Monday-Friday schedule, no nights or weekends
- Paid training and career development
- Positive, people-first culture that feels like family
- About The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience (TLE), we make early education joyful, engaging, and safe. Our mission is simple-create a nurturing environment where Happy Happens Here! As our Cook, you'll prepare healthy meals that help children learn, grow, and thrive throughout the day.
Why Join TLE?
We're one of the fastest-growing early education companies in the country, and we believe our team members deserve the same care and happiness we provide to children. You'll enjoy steady hours, a supportive environment, and the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference.
Apply today to bring your passion for food and children to The Learning Experience- Plainfield!
Compensation: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour
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.
The Learning Experience- Plainfield, IN - 1200 Edwards Dr
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.
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