Child Care Center Cook - Childtime, S Harrison Rd.
About The Position
The Child Care Cook, also called the 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, including USDA, licensing, and health department regulations; maintains food and supply inventory and orders items as needed; and assists in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater when needed. Learning Care Group describes itself as North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education, offering programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years through a family of brands. The company says it provides facilities with advanced technology and curriculum designed by its in-house Education team. Its stated commitment is to support children, families, and communities through a safe, nurturing, engaging environment and a research-based curriculum that supports child development and school readiness.
Requirements
- Willingness to learn and adhere to 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 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 applicable USDA, licensing, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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