Daycare Center Cook and Housekeeper - Creative Kids, Craig Rd
About The Position
The Child Care Cook, also called 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 Food Specialist 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 also follows the daily menu provided by the Director and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations, maintains inventory of food and supplies and orders additional items when needed, and assists in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater when needed. Compensation is based on position, education, and experience. The stated Food Specialist rate is $13.37–$13.89. Bi-weekly and daily pay options are available. The posting also lists education assistance, tuition reimbursement and certification, a 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, and a child care discount for all employees. Limited medical coverage is offered for part-time workers. The work week is Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Be willing to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
- Be flexible 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.
- Follow the daily menu provided by the Director and applicable USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when 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 for part-time workers.
- Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Child care discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
