Food Specialist/ Cook

Learning Care Group • Aurora, CO

3d

About The Position

The Child Care Cook, also called a Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. The role involves 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 applicable state and federal requirements; prepares meals and snacks for children and staff; and distributes food to classrooms. The position follows the Director’s daily menu, which incorporates USDA, licensing, and health department regulations, maintains food and supply inventory, and orders additional supplies when needed. The Food Specialist may also assist in classrooms as an Assistant Teacher or Floater. Compensation is $19.35–$20.10 per hour, based on position, education, and experience. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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 daily menu provided by the Director, incorporating 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/Floater.
• Adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA, for full-time employees; limited medical coverage for part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Child care discount.
• Paid sick leave for employees in Colorado as required by the Healthy Families Work Act; full-time employees receive 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter, while part-time and temporary employees accrue leave based on hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed