Child Care Center Cook
About The Position
The Child Care Cook, also called a Food Specialist, is responsible for preparing food for children enrolled at the school. The role requires adapting to menu changes and meeting meal and snack schedules. The cook creates home-style, nutritious meal plans within the school’s menu and budget and applicable state and federal requirements; prepares meals and snacks for children and staff; and distributes food to classrooms. The role follows the Director’s daily menu and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations, maintains food and supply inventory, and places orders as needed. The cook may also assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater. The position offers a Monday–Friday work week, with flexibility required regarding work hours and schedule.
Requirements
- Willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
- Flexibility regarding work hours and schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school’s menu, budget, and applicable state and federal requirements.
- Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute food to classrooms.
- Follow the daily menu provided by the Director and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
- Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.
- Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA, for full-time employees; limited medical coverage is offered to part-time workers.
- Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
- 401K with company match.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Child care discount available to all employees.
- Monday–Friday work week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
