Child Care Center Cook, The Children's Courtyard on Bryant Irvin Rd

Learning Care Group • Fort Worth, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Cook, also known as a Food Specialist, at The Children's Courtyard on Bryant Irvin Rd, is a pivotal role responsible for the comprehensive food preparation for all enrolled children at the school. This position demands adaptability to evolving menu changes and strict adherence to established meal and snack schedules. Key responsibilities include the creation of home-style, nutritionally balanced meal plans, meticulously crafted within the confines of the school's budget and menu guidelines, while rigorously complying with all pertinent state and federal regulations. The Food Specialist is tasked with the preparation and distribution of meals and snacks for both children and staff, with a paramount focus on health and safety. This involves diligently following daily menus provided by the Director, ensuring all food preparation and handling practices meet USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations. Beyond culinary duties, the role encompasses organized inventory management of food and supplies, including timely ordering to prevent shortages. Furthermore, the Food Specialist is expected to provide support in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater whenever necessary. The Children's Courtyard is part of Learning Care Group, Inc., North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a recognized leader in early childhood education. The company offers specialized programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years across its diverse family of brands, distinguished by a commitment to excellence, state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and a curriculum expertly developed by an in-house Education team. Learning Care Group's overarching promise is to deliver a meaningful impact on children, their families, and the communities they serve, fostering holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, and preparing children for lifelong learning and future success.

Requirements

• A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.

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 in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements.
• Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees