Child Care Center Cook

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Create a new community where we care for children and families and support our team. We value benefits, balance, opportunity, and recognition:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% child‑care discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey where you learn, grow, thrive, and play every day. Working at a childcare center is something special.

Responsibilities (Food Specialist: Child Care Cook)

• At home in the kitchen:
  Create home‑style, nutritional meal plans within the school’s menu and budget, meeting state and federal requirements. Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff and distribute food to classrooms.
• Health and safety:
  Follow the daily menu provided by the Director along with USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Organization:
  Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed in the role of Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Job Requirements

• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.
• A willingness to learn and adhere to all current state and local regulations.
• Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Child Day Care Services

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