Childcare Center Chef

The T.E.A. Center
McLean, VA

Join a Growing Early Childhood Education Team!

Do you love cooking and creating delicious, nutritious meals? Do you believe that healthy food plays an important role in children's growth and development?

The T.E.A. Center is looking for a dependable, skilled, and passionate Childcare Center Chef to help prepare fresh, healthy, and balanced meals for the children in our care.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys working in a welcoming school environment, and understands the importance of providing nutritious meals that support children's health and well-being.

If you are passionate about food preparation and would love to make a meaningful contribution to a growing childcare community, we'd love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious, and balanced meals for children.

• Prepare meals according to established menus, dietary requirements, and food preferences.

• Ensure meals are appealing, age-appropriate, and suitable for young children.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area.

• Follow proper food handling, storage, and kitchen safety procedures.

• Accommodate special dietary needs, food allergies, and meal restrictions.

• Monitor kitchen supplies and assist with grocery shopping and inventory as needed.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization before, during, and after meal preparation.

• Follow applicable food safety, sanitation, and childcare center guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food preparation experience (professional or personal).

• Experience preparing meals for children or in a school, childcare, or food service setting is preferred.

• Knowledge of healthy meal planning, nutrition, and various cooking techniques.

• Understanding of food safety, proper food handling, and sanitation practices.

• Ability to prepare nutritious and balanced meals.

• Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.

• Positive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Work Hours

• Schedule and working hours will be discussed during the in-person interview.

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience.

Why Join The T.E.A. Center?

• Supportive and family-oriented work environment.

• Opportunity for growth within a thriving early childhood education center.

• Meaningful work that contributes to children's health, nutrition, and development.

• Be part of a caring team that values children's well-being and quality education.

• Opportunity to make a positive difference in the daily lives of children and families.

How to Apply

Are you passionate about cooking and interested in helping children grow through healthy and nutritious meals?

We'd love to welcome you to The T.E.A. Center!

Submit your application through our careers page. You may also include your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your cooking experience and passion for food preparation.

Join our team and help nourish little minds and growing bodies!