Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group • Akron, OH

3d

About The Position

The Child Care Cook, also called a Food Specialist, is responsible for preparing food for children enrolled at the school. The role requires 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 meals and snacks for children and staff; and distributes food to classrooms. The Cook follows the daily menu provided by the Director, which incorporates USDA, licensing, and health department regulations. The role also includes maintaining food and supply inventory, ordering supplies as needed, and assisting in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater when needed.

The position offers a Monday–Friday work week. Compensation is $16.33–$16.97, based on position, education, and experience. Bi-weekly and daily pay options are available. Health insurance benefits are provided for full-time employees, while limited medical coverage is offered to part-time workers. Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, and a child care discount are available to all employees.

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.
• Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain food and supply inventory and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) for full-time employees; limited medical coverage for part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Child care discount.
• Monday–Friday work week.

What This Job Offers

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