Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401K with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist to prepare meals for enrolled children and staff, following the school menu and budget while meeting nutrition, state, and federal guidelines.

You will manage food preparation, adhere to health and safety standards, maintain inventory, and may assist in classrooms as needed. The role offers a Monday-Friday schedule and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for multiple individuals in a childcare facility is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and comply with state and local regulations.
• Flexible hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritious meals within the school menu and budget, and distribute food to classrooms.
• Follow the daily menu and ensure compliance with USDA, licensing, and health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking for children

Food preparation

Inventory management

Assistant teaching support

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