About The Position

The Child Care Cook, also called a Food Specialist, is responsible for overall 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 and budget and in accordance with state and federal requirements; prepares meals and snacks for children and staff; and distributes food to classrooms. The role also includes following the daily menu provided by the Director, maintaining food and supply inventory, ordering supplies when needed, and assisting 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.

Responsibilities

  • Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school’s menu and budget and in accordance with 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, incorporating 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 as needed.
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