Childcare 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 includes adapting to menu changes and meeting meal and snack schedules. The cook plans and prepares home-style, nutritious meals within the school’s menu and budget and in accordance with state and federal requirements. The position also involves preparing meals and snacks for children and staff, distributing food to classrooms, following the Director’s daily menu and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations, maintaining food and supply inventory, and ordering supplies as needed. The cook may also assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or 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
- Experience cooking and/or preparing food for multiple individuals in a childcare facility is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create home-style, nutritious meal plans within the school’s menu, 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, including applicable 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 when needed.
- Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid time off for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
- Limited medical coverage for part-time employees.
- Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, available to all employees.
- Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
