Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Food Specialist (Child Care Cook) to prepare meals and snacks for our students and staff, following the school menu and budget. You will ensure nutritional, home-style meals while meeting state and federal guidelines.

You’ll keep inventory current, order supplies as needed, and may assist in classrooms as a floater. This role emphasizes health, safety, and flexibility in schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for groups in childcare or similar setting.
• Willingness to comply with USDA/licensing requirements.
• Flexible hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff according to menu.
• Follow regulatory health and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory and reorder supplies.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as a floater.

Skills

Home-style cooking

Food safety & hygiene

Menu planning

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

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.

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack schedules.

As a Food Specialist, you will be:

• At home in the kitchen! Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements. Prepare meals/snacks for children and staff and distribute food to the classrooms.
• Focused on health and safety! Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing, and/or health department regulations.
• Organized! Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Helpful! Assist in classrooms as needed as an 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, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.

Our Promise

We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success