Child Care Center Cook

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 22,344 - 23,212; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

Paid time-off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Lake Zurich is seeking a Child Care Cook to prepare nutritious meals for children. The role requires experience in food preparation, adherence to health regulations, and organizational skills. You will collaborate with staff to adhere to dietary requirements while ensuring a safe kitchen environment. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and education assistance. This position offers a flexible schedule with a pay range of $16.22-$16.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and/or food preparation in a childcare facility preferred.
• Willingness to learn state and local regulations.
• Ability to maintain inventory and handle food distribution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritional meal plans and meals for children and staff.
• Follow daily menu in accordance with health regulations.
• Maintain food inventory and assist in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Flexibility in hours

Food preparation for multiple individuals

Adherence to health and safety regulations

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.
• Pay $16.22-16.85 hourly, 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.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 209010
• Job Category School
• Posting Date 01/08/2026, 09:58 PM
• Job Schedule Part time