Child Care Center Cook, River Valley Montessori of Savage
About The Position
The Child Care Cook, also called a Food Specialist, is responsible for food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. The role involves adapting to menu changes and meeting meal and snack schedules. The cook creates home-style, nutritious meal plans within the school’s menu, 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 and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations. It also maintains food and supply inventory, orders supplies as needed, and assists in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater when needed. The position is at River Valley Montessori of Savage, part of Learning Care Group, Inc. The posting describes the company as a childcare provider offering early childhood education programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, with research-based curriculum and a commitment to safe, nurturing, engaging environments.
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 and comply with USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
- Assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater when needed.
Benefits
- Compensation range of $18.57–$20.65, based on position, education, and experience.
- Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA, for full-time employees; 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.
- Child care discount available to all employees.
- Monday–Friday work week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
