Child Care Center Cook

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Food Specialist to handle food preparation for enrolled children, ensuring meals align with the school menu, budget, and regulatory requirements. The role involves adapting menus, coordinating with the Director, and distributing meals to classrooms.

The position emphasizes health and safety, inventory management, and occasional classroom assistance. A willingness to learn, flexible hours, and prior childcare cooking experience are valued traits for this

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare setting preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to state/local regulations.
• Flexible with hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals and snacks within school menu and budget.
• Follow daily menu with health, licensing, and health department rules.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Time management

Menu planning

Education

Food handling certification

Tools

Budgeting

Job description

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay $18.42-19.14hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered


• Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.


• Limited medical offered for part-time workers.


• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees


• Monday-Friday work week

About Us

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