Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare center as a Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, where you'll prepare nutritious meals for children, ensure safety standards, and support classroom activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend culinary creativity with a passion for child development in a supportive environment. If you have experience in food preparation and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation for groups, preferably in childcare settings.
• Willingness to learn and follow state and local regulations.
• Flexibility in work hours and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare nutritional meal plans adhering to regulations.
• Follow daily menu and health department standards.
• Maintain food inventory and assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Flexibility

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.