About the Role
The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
Responsibilities
- Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements.
- Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff.
- Distribute food to classrooms.
- Follow the daily menu provided by the Director, incorporating USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
- Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.
Requirements
- Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility is preferred.
- A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
- Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Salary/Compensations
- $17.30-17.98 hourly
Benefits
- Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision) for full-time employees.
- Paid time-off for full-time employees.
- 401K with company match for full-time employees.
- Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
- Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees.
About the Company
- Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education.
- Offers specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through its family of brands.
- Creates cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by its in-house Education team.
- Strives to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities served.
- Provides a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
- Prepares children for school, instills a lifelong love of learning, and builds a strong foundation for their future success.
