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Verified Pay $18-$20 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Elgin, Illinois

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About this job

The Learning Tree Elgin West is a licensed childcare center seeking a Cook! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic candidate who is passionate about early childhood education and cooking!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, prior kitchen experience and Food Service Management certification.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Compensation: $18-20/hr, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

Competitive Pay
Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
401k with Match
Discounts for Childcare
Fun and Positive Place to Work
Open Door Policy
Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our staff!

Main Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparing nutritious well-balanced meals, that meet food program requirements for items served.
Oversee the maintenance of a clean, orderly, and sanitary kitchen.
Manage monthly inventory on non-food items, such as cups, plates etc. as well as all food items needed for the food service order; disperse groceries, food service, and paper supply order to appropriate areas of the building.
Request items within budget for additional equipment needed to help maintain the kitchen and mealtimes on track and turn in request to the Center Director.
Assist in the classrooms as needed by relieving teachers for breaks and being an additional support resource.
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

The Learning Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.%25684193% %%childcare%%