Daycare Cook - La Petite Academy, W Baseline Rd.
About The Position
The Child Care Cook, also referred to as the 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. The cook prepares meals and snacks for children and staff, distributes food to classrooms, follows the daily menu provided by the Director, and maintains food and supply inventory. The role may also assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater when needed.
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 in accordance with 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 and comply with USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
- Assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher/Floater when needed.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
- Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
- Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Child care discount.
- Monday through Friday work week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
