Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group • Holmdel, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Child Care Cook, also referred to as a Food Specialist, responsible for the overall food preparation for enrolled children at a childcare center. The individual must be able to adapt to menu changes and adhere to meal and snack schedules. The position involves creating home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school's menu and budget, while also complying with state and federal requirements. Key aspects include preparing and distributing meals/snacks, ensuring health and safety by following daily menus and regulations (USDA, licensing, health department), maintaining inventory of food and supplies, and assisting in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater when needed.

Requirements

• A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements
• Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates 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/Floater

Benefits

• Pay $18.57-$19.29 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
• Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision) provided for full-time employees
• Paid time-off provided for full-time employees
• 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees
• Limited medical offered 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees