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 Cook – Childcare Center
Location: The Learning Experience – Manassas City, VA
Pay: $16–$20 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Pay: $16–$20 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Cook – No Nights or Weekends!
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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What We Offer
- $16–$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
- No nights or weekends
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Manassas City and help provide healthy, enjoyable meals for children while enjoying the consistency of a weekday kitchen schedule.
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