Child Care Center Cook
About The Position
This role is for a Child Care Cook, also referred to as a Food Specialist, responsible for overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. The individual must be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules. Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. They offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through a unique family of brands. The company is committed to excellence, creating cutting-edge facilities equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by their in-house Education team. Their promise is to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities they serve, supporting holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, preparing children for school, instilling a lifelong love of learning, and building a strong foundation for their future success.
Requirements
- A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
- Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility
Responsibilities
- Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school's menu and budget, adhering to state and federal requirements.
- Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff.
- Distribute food to the 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.
Benefits
- Pay $18.57-$19.29 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
- Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision) provided for full-time employees.
- Paid time-off provided for full-time employees.
- 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
- Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
- Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees.
- Monday-Friday work week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
