Cook Assistant (pre-school)

WHO WE ARE

Southwest Learning Centers is a community of supportive teachers and team members who recognize that as they elevate families, teams, and communities, they elevate themselves. We change communities for the better. We excel at supporting families to reach their unique vision of success by honoring their emotional and financial investment in us. Through support that transcends childcare alone, SWLC provides the sense of security, peace, and joy necessary for determined and engaged families to scale and live their best lives; making a positive impact upon their communities.

WE BELIEVE

• Everyone is someone's child: We strive to treat everyone with the care and respect those who love them would want for them.
• Everyone deserves to feel loved: Our students arrive confidently each day knowing their teachers and their family both value them.
• Everyone deserves to feel safe: Energy matters. Children are sensitive to their environment and rely upon their families and teachers to ensure their safety; physically and emotionally.
• Everyone deserves to feel successful. We celebrate wins! There are no small milestones. Whether it's holding a spoon, tying a shoe, or making a friend. Our teachers and families celebrate together.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A Pre-School COOK ASSISTANT:

• Prepare and cook meals and snacks for children Infants through 12 years.
• Food procurement (ordering and shopping)
• USDA required documentation (training provided)

YOU ARE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience cooking for large groups of children
• Knowledgeable with USDA requirements and the CACFP
• Strong organizational and time management skills

YOU POSSESS THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Food Handlers Permit
• Portable Background Check Washington State (or willingness to get one)
• Proof of Negative TB test
• Proof of Immunization for MMR and COVID (per state rules)

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US:

• Family is honored here - free or discounted childcare available (ask for details)
• Our team is appreciated - from the Owners to the Director we regularly receive thank you's through big and small gestures
• Your future matters - from ongoing training opportunities to retirement fund matching, our team is encouraged to grow
• full-time position
• $17.50 to 18.50 (depending on years of experience)

Are you ready to become part of our mission to build a better world one family at a time? Apply now!

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: SWLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws in providing our employees and applicants with equal opportunity. Our decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are non-discriminatory and are based on job requirements and an individual’s skills and experience without regard to race, creed, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by state or federal law. It is our intent that such factors shall not be a consideration for any of the following: employment, retention, promotion, recruitment or recruitment advertisement, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, administration of benefits, selection for job or management training, and demotion or separation. All matters related to employment are based upon the ability to perform the job, plus dependability and reliability once hired. This statement reaffirms our dedication to the principles of equal employment opportunity and our expectation that all employees will lend their full support to furthering SWLC’s success through the implementation of those principles.