Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group • Elmhurst, NY

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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 also follows the Director’s daily menu, maintains food and supply inventory, and orders supplies as needed. The cook may 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 with 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.
• Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director, incorporating USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Maintain an inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
• Health insurance, including 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.
• Childcare discount.

What This Job Offers

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