Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group • Holmdel, NJ

11d

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 creates home-style, nutritious meal plans within the school’s menu and budget and in accordance with state and federal requirements. The cook prepares meals and snacks for children and staff, distributes food to classrooms, follows the daily menu provided by the Director, and adapts to menu changes while meeting meal and snack schedules. The position also maintains inventory of food and supplies, orders additional items as needed, and may assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/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, nutritious 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, observing USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
• Maintain an inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $18.94–$19.67, based on position, education, and experience.
• Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Immediate medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
• Limited medical coverage for part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, available to all employees.
• Monday–Friday work week.

What This Job Offers

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