Child Care Center Cook, Childtime on Providence Road

Learning Care Group • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

The Child Care Center Cook, also called a Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. The role requires adapting to menu changes and meeting meal and snack schedules. The cook prepares home-style, nutritious meals within the school’s menu and budget and in accordance with state and federal requirements. The position also includes distributing food to classrooms, maintaining food and supply inventory, and assisting in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher or Floater.

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 and budget and in accordance with 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, 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.
• Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed