Child Care Center Cook
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 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 in accordance with 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 applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations. It also maintains food and supply inventory, orders supplies when needed, and assists in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater when necessary.
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 Director’s daily menu and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
- Maintain food and supply inventory and order additional supplies when needed.
- Assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater when needed.
- Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
