Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group • Gladstone, MO

10d

About The Position

The Child Care Cook, also referred to as 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 meal plans within the school’s menu and budget and applicable state and federal requirements; prepares meals and snacks for children and staff; and distributes food to classrooms. The role follows the daily menu provided by the Director, which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations. The Cook maintains food and supply inventory and orders supplies when needed. The Cook may also assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater.

Learning Care Group, Inc. describes itself as North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. Its programs serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years through a family of brands. The company says it provides cutting-edge facilities, advanced technology, and curriculum developed by its in-house Education team. Its stated promise is to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and communities through a safe, nurturing, engaging environment and research-based curriculum supporting holistic child development.

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 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, 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 or Floater.
• Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.

What This Job Offers

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