Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group • Stoughton, WI

12d

About The Position

The Child Care Center Cook, also referred to as a Food Specialist, is responsible for preparing food for the school’s enrolled children. The role includes 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 in accordance with state and federal requirements; prepares and distributes meals and snacks to children and staff; maintains food and supply inventory and orders replenishments as needed; and assists in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater when needed.

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, nutritious 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 Director’s daily menu, including applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
• Assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater as needed.

What This Job Offers

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