Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. in Colorado seeks a friendly Food Specialist to cook for children and staff, plan home-style, nutritious meals, and adapt to the school's menu and budget.

You will follow USDA and licensing guidelines, maintain kitchen inventory, and assist in classrooms as needed, creating a safe, collaborative dining and learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking/food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare setting.
• Willingness to learn and follow state and local regulations.
• Flexible hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within the school menu and budget.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children and staff.
• Follow USDA/licensing/health department regulations in the daily menu.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Assist in classrooms as needed as an Assistant Teacher/Floater.

Skills

Cooking for groups

Menu planning

Food safety

Adaptability

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.