Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group • Detroit, MI

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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 includes adapting to menu changes and meeting meal and snack schedules. The cook plans home-style, nutritious meals 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 includes maintaining food and supply inventory, ordering supplies when needed, and assisting 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. It offers specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years through a family of brands, with facilities, technology, and curriculum developed by its in-house Education team. The company says its research-based curriculum supports children’s holistic development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment and helps prepare them for school and future success.

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

• Plan home-style, nutritious meals within the school’s menu, budget, and 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, including 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.

What This Job Offers

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