Benefits:
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Chef/Cook – McKinney, TX | The Learning Experience McKinney-Prosper
Location: 1900 Aviation Way, McKinney, TX Pay: $15-$18/hour Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours. No nights or weekends! Benefits: Health insurance • Paid holidays • Staff childcare discount
Cook Healthy Meals That Help Kids Grow
Love to cook and want a schedule that lets you enjoy your evenings and weekends? The Learning Experience McKinney-Prosper is opening a brand-new childcare center in McKinney, TX, and we’re hiring a Chef/Cook to join our founding team.
You’ll prepare nutritious, kid-friendly meals and snacks for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and help make mealtime one of the happiest parts of their day.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Brand-new kitchen in a state-of-the-art center
Daytime, weekday schedule
Be part of our founding team before we open in early 2027
A warm, supportive team that values your work
What You’ll Do
Make mealtimes happy
Prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks
Serve meals on time, every time
Partner with teachers for smooth mealtime transitions
Run the kitchen
Follow approved menus and nutrition guidelines
Adjust food quantities based on daily attendance
Manage inventory, ordering, and supplies within budget
Keep meal records, including CACFP records when applicable
Keep children safe
Follow food allergy and dietary restriction procedures carefully
Share menu and supply updates with center leadership
Maintain a clean, compliant kitchen
Follow safe food handling, storage, and temperature practices
Clean and sanitize dishes, equipment, and prep areas
Meet Texas health, sanitation, and childcare licensing standards
Deliver TLE quality
Serve consistent, high-quality food children enjoy
Help with center events and special meals
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or GED
18 years or older
Food service experience preferred (childcare, school, cafeteria, restaurant, catering, or commercial kitchen)
Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation
Able to follow menus, recipes, and portion guidelines
Organized, dependable, and a team player
Texas Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain)
Must meet licensing requirements
Physical Requirements
This active role involves standing for long periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.
About The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience is one of the nation’s leading early education and childcare providers. Our new McKinney-Prosper center serves families in McKinney, Prosper, and along the US-380 corridor.
Ready to Join Us?
If you enjoy cooking and want to make a difference in children’s lives, apply today to join our team as a Chef/Cook in McKinney, TX!
The Learning Experience McKinney-Prosper is an equal opportunity employer.
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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.