Daycare Cook - Everbrook Academy, S Tavistock Ave.

Learning Care Group•Meridian, ID
•$15 - $16

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 adapts to menu changes and meal and snack schedules. The cook creates home-style, nutritional 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 and places orders as needed, and may assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater. The position offers compensation based on position, education, and experience, with a stated Food Specialist pay range of $15.48–$16.08. Bi-weekly and daily pay options are available. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility regarding work hours and schedule required. Benefits and assistance programs are described in the posting.

Requirements

  • Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility is preferred.
  • 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.

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 and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
  • Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order additional items as needed.
  • Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher or Floater.
  • Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.

Benefits

  • Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
  • Limited medical coverage offered for 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.
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