Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group • Cambridge, MA

8d • $19 - $20

About The Position

The Child Care Cook, also called a Food Specialist, is responsible for preparing food for the school’s enrolled children. The role requires adapting to menu changes and meeting meal and snack schedules. The cook creates home-style, nutritious meals within the school’s menu and budget, follows applicable USDA, licensing, and health department requirements, maintains food and supply inventory, and orders supplies as needed. The role may also assist 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, 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 comply with USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater when needed.
• Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $19.35–$20.10, based on position, education, experience, and other compensation offered.
• Bi-weekly pay and Daily Pay options.
• Full-time employees receive immediate medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Limited medical coverage is offered to part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, is available to all employees.
• Monday–Friday work week.

What This Job Offers

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