Benefits:

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

$18.50 – $20.00 per hour (Up to $20/hour based on experience and reliability) Full-Time | Monday–Friday No Nights or Weekends Major Holidays (Off) Consistent Schedule: 7am -3 pm or earlier with increased enrollment

The Learning Experience is seeking a dependable, organized, and experienced Cook to join our growing team at our brand-new Cimarron Hills location in Colorado Springs! We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing meals for young children while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, organization, and reliability.

This position is ideal for someone with previous kitchen, school nutrition, childcare, cafeteria, restaurant, school cook, daycare cook, or food service experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and understands the importance of consistency and attendance.

Responsibilities:

Serve:

Morning Snack: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Lunch: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Afternoon Snack: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation at all times

Plan, prepare, and cook healthy and delicious meals for preschool children that meet proper nutritional requirements

Maintain and track food allergies for each child in our center, ensuring their safety, and communicate any identified allergies to teachers daily with every food delivery

Follow proper food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to ensure food is stored properly

Collaborate with the Center Leadership team to purchase all necessary food and supplies and keep inventory records as local and state agencies require

Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards parents and children, listen, and communicate effectively

Be flexible and adaptable to the daily business needs of a childcare center

Follow food safety guidelines and maintain temperature logs

Label and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out)

Receive and inspect US Foods deliveries every Monday

Reconcile shortages, damaged goods, and delivery discrepancies

Complete weekly food orders using the computer system every Friday before end of shift

Track/conduct weekly inventory and maintain organized food storage

Lift and put away inventory deliveries up to 50 pounds

Support licensing compliance and health & safety procedures

Qualifications

Previous cooking, kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, or childcare food service experience required

ServSafe knowledge or certification preferred (Must be obtained before starting the position)

Must be able to pass a background check

Must be dependable and maintain strong attendance

Comfortable using computers for ordering and inventory

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Strong organization and time management skills

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for someone who understands that consistency matters. Children depend on us every day, and strong attendance and dependability are essential for success in this role. Our ideal candidate is professional, organized, team-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment for children and staff.

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.